In the film project that I am doing many different camera angles will need to be used such as shot reverse shot and match on action shots. Both these shots will abide with the 180 degree rule. Match on action occurs when two seperate shots are taken. The actor/actress will do something for example start opening a door, then the next shot will be of the same thing but from a different angle.
180 degree rule is when a shot reverse-shot is taking place the camera can only be positions in a certain 180 degrees of the characters otherwise they are shown to be the other way round which causes confusion in the audience.
Shot reverse-shot is mainly used in conversation situations. The camera will do a medium close-up of the one character then will turn and do the same to the other character then revert back again. This helps the audience understand who the characters are talking to.
There are many different types of shot used to give different effects. An extreme shot helps to show the scale factor between something e.g. a person and a mountain. Long shot shows the characters whole body and a bit of scenery. Mid shot (medium shot)shows about 2/3rds of the character and a bit less scenery. Medium close-up shows about 1/3rd of the character and is normally used in conversation. Close up i just of the face and is used to show facial expression where as extreme close up shows a specific thing in detail and often uses match on action with it for example somebody pulling the trigger of a gun, the camera would be on the trigger.
180 degree rule is when a shot reverse-shot is taking place the camera can only be positions in a certain 180 degrees of the characters otherwise they are shown to be the other way round which causes confusion in the audience.
Shot reverse-shot is mainly used in conversation situations. The camera will do a medium close-up of the one character then will turn and do the same to the other character then revert back again. This helps the audience understand who the characters are talking to.
There are many different types of shot used to give different effects. An extreme shot helps to show the scale factor between something e.g. a person and a mountain. Long shot shows the characters whole body and a bit of scenery. Mid shot (medium shot)shows about 2/3rds of the character and a bit less scenery. Medium close-up shows about 1/3rd of the character and is normally used in conversation. Close up i just of the face and is used to show facial expression where as extreme close up shows a specific thing in detail and often uses match on action with it for example somebody pulling the trigger of a gun, the camera would be on the trigger.
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