It's been a while but I have now recieved my next project. This is going to look at continuity. Aswell as the basic idea of characters wearing the same costumes when they should be and keeping the props the same, I will be looking at the 180 degree rule and action match.
I am working with Rhiann again and this time we are able to come up with our own context, we even get to write our own script!
We have been given the basic outline of the scene which is:
-Character opening a door
-They cross the room
-They sit on a chair facing the other character
-Then they exchange dialogue
We have came up with a very interesting idea and have been toying with a few different scenarios, however we think we have a final idea. (All will be revealed shortly)
Now, back to the continuity features of this project. I have just learnt about the 180 degree rule after not understanding it one bit. It is am imaginary line that the camera cannot cross when showing dialogue between two or more people. If the line is crossed then it disorientates the viewer however if it is not crossed the conversation looks real and flows much better. It ensures that the eye line of the characters are meeting so that they actually look like they're talking to eachother. We unconsciously used the 180 degree rule in the previous project called The Prisoner, however this new project will give us the opportunity to perfect it and use it all the time rather than just by fluke.
The action match rule ensures that when you have seperate shots of the same action, they flow correctly and so that the shot literally matches the previous shot. This can be tricky to obtain but I am confident that we will manage to do this when we have it on our mind the whole time filming.
It won't be long before I report back with more information on the narrative of the project.
Elleah
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