Shot-reverse-shot
A shot reverse shot is when one character is shown looking at another character and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character. Since the characters are shown facing in oppposite directions, the viewer assume that they are looking at each other. This technique is used a lot in editing to make it look like that they are in a conversation.
180 degree rule
180 degree rule has many factors which make up this continuity. One, the rule states that the camera must never cross over the imaginary line and will almost be within it (shown in the diagram below). 180 degree of the scene can be seen however it never cross the imaginary line. An example of 180 degree rule is
Example of a 180 degree rule :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMq8t0d3gLE&safe=active
Match on action
Match on action is when something is happening then it is cut to a another shot that is taken which looks similar to the shot that is already taken but the audience are unaware of this, this is an example of continuity
Steady use of camera
This is when using a tripod along isn't enough to steady the camera especially if it's a scene where you have to run to follow the character. To help steady the camera you can use a dolly camera to steady it so the scene doesn't look blurry and shaking. Or you can use a tripod with a panning head: this is so that the movement of the camera is more smooth therefore the scene doesn't look shaky but steady.
Camera Type
Close-up
Medium Shot
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