Continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with whom she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue. This task should demonstrate match on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180-degree rule.
Here is a good example of a shot reverse shot:
This is a good example of shot reverse shot because the performance from both Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster are very strong. Dr Lecter’s (Hopkins) frame has much less space than Clarice’s frame to emphasise his character’s imprisonment. The use of close ups in the scene especially on Dr Lecter this makes the viewer feel very uneasy and creates tension in the scene, keeping the audience watching. This also helps with the verisimilitude of the scene as it makes the audience feel involved in the events which are unfolding.
Another key feature of the scene shown, is the use of continuity editing. For example, the extract stays within the confines of the 180 degree rule. This means the camera never crosses an imaginary line (axis of action) between the two characters meaning that the characters always appear on the same side of the screen. For example, in this clip the camera is always over Lecters right shoulder, and Starlings left. This makes sure that audience know that the 2 are talking to eachother without them both being in the same shot.
The clip also uses a POV and tracking shot when Clarice is walking towards Lecter’s Cell this really involves the audience and helps establish the setting of the scene creating an eerie atmosphere. Reaction shots are also used to show the reactions of the prisoners as Foster’s character walks past this creates a tense, unknowing atmosphere, All these shots used help enhance the tone of the scene even before the dialogue has started.
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