Thursday, 15 September 2016

Combining shots into sequence

Combing shots in to sequence is a technique the director uses to portray continuity. Continuity emphasizes the smooth transition of time and space. An example of using this would be going from a long shot to a medium shot and then to a close shot. A wide shot shows whats happening in the background and environment, a medium shot shows the body language and a close up shows facial expressions. This technique can make your transitions look smooth which means for the viewer its quite easy on the eye. An example of this would be in the video below.






Many example of continuity editing are in the "Hangover Part 2" such as eye-line shot. An eye line shot is where both characters are eye level with each other so the audience can imagine what the character is seeing, this make it more realistic for the audience. The more realistic it is the more the audience can relate to it therefore making it more engaging.

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