Module 5
Research to Inform
Continuity editing is the process of combining related shots or different components cut from one shot into a sequence.
A how-to video shows viewers step-by-step how to do something.
Videos with multiple angles:
Date Night – This scene in Date Night with Steve Carell and Tina Fey shows a classic diner scene with two characters talking. The shots include a standard wide shot of the two characters in the booth and over-the-shoulder shots. The conversation is a great example of the 180-degree line rule. The plane down the center of the actors stays on one side during the entire conversation. It is definitely more interesting to see the emotions and facial expressions of the actors not talking, rather than have the shot always on the actor talking.
The Matrix – In this scene, there are many “match on action” shots that show one part of the scene and then extend the cut to show more. For example, when Keanu Reeves goes to open his coat, viewers see a small cut of him unbuttoning before the main shot to see what is in his overcoat.
Filming a Guy Playing a Guitar – The angles in this video are beautiful. There is a great variety of close-ups and wide shots, in addition to the varying speed of the shots. It flows nicely together.
How to Make a Paper Balloon Water Bomb – This video used multiple angles to give the video variety and kept the shots interesting.
Reading
Chapter 3 – Viewers find it easier and more appealing to look at different images of a sequences with many angles, rather than looking at the same angle for a long time. Wide shots, medium shots, and close ups are all examples of shots that create variety in a video. When shooting a sequence, your shots should involve a change in image size and camera angle. A jump cut occurs when you only change the size of the image in the frame. Cutting the action helps create variance and keeps the viewer’s eyes active.
Chapter 4 – In video, there is a line between characters called an axis of action. When shooting characters, you should stay on one side of the line and be weary not to cross it. Keeping the screen direction consistent will help you to stay on the right side of the axis of action.
How to Video
Link – How to Make a Homemade Mask
This video is about making a homemade mask for when you have to go into public during the pandemic of COVID-19. All you need to make a mask is a bandana and two hair ties.
I used multiple angles in this video to show the simple directions for making a mask.
MAGGIE PRUITT 