Camera Shots

Shot Reverse Shot

A series of shots edited together that alternate characters, usually during a conversation scene.

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180° Rule

This refers to keeping the camera position within a field of 180°.

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Match on Match

• Creates continuity between shots which comprise of similar objects or scenarios.

• Contrasts to a jump cut, a smooth transition, seemingly invisible editing.

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Arguably the most famous graphic match in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Continuity Editing• The purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the discontinuity of the editing process and to

establish logic between shots.• It emphasizes smooth transition of time a space.I••