Shot/Reverse Shot
The shot/reverse shot is a film continuity technique used mostly in conversation sequences. It features one character looking at or talking to another character in one shot, and the other character is shown to be looking back at or replying to that character in another shot. One such example of this technique being put into practice can be found numerous times in the clip below, for example from 0:51 to 1:01.
180 Degree Rule
The 180 degree rule is a basic filmmaking princple, which states that regardless of the number of different types of shot, one character must always be on the same side of the screen. It is commonly featured in conversation sequences in which both characters are in the frame together. However, this rule is often broken purposefully, the objective of which is to disorientate and confuse the viewer, as it provides another perspective on a character. It can be seen being abided by (1:59-end) and broken (0:32-1:59).
Match on Action
Matching on action is a continuity technique where more than one shot is used to display an event that would otherwise happen relatively quickly, opening a door for example. This can be seen in the clip below, from 0:06 to 0:08, where the character opens the door.
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