Continuity Sequence

For this lesson we learnt about the three aspects of Continuity; Match on action, Shot Reverse Shot and the 180º Degree Angle.


The 180º angle is the process of a shot continuously filmed on a 180º line, as shown in the video above. It is essential when filming to ensure that the line is not broken. This is due to the constant eye line of the characters in the scene being shown at the same angle so that it is clear where their eye level is focusing. If we break the 180 angle then the shot does not have the same effect and the eye levels are not in the right direction.

Match on action refers to the continuous flow of a shot so that the audience is well aware of what is happening as it happens, the shot is generally one narrative. For instance, even though the camera angles may change, the shot still shows the character's continuous movements from shot to shot.

Shot Reverse Shot is a film technique where the camera angle alternates between one character to another, this denotes to the audience that the two characters are interacting with each other, for instance having a conversation.