REASEARCH: Continuity Editing

Eastenders clip: 20/01/17

The Three principles:



180 Degree Rule:


The 180 degree shot is an important concept that refers to an imaginary line cutting through the middle of a scene , crossing the line in turn changes the viewers perspective of the scene but should be avoided at all costs as continuity would be lost as the characters would appear to change places with each other. 


The 180 degree rule can be seen when Glenda and Jack are exchanging some harsh words. The rule allows both characters to be seen in the shot.


Furthermore, it is shown when Sharon and Glenda are having a conversation outside the house , and also displayed when the three women are sat at the table in the pub. This creates an illusion and a sense of verisimilitude. 

Shot reverse shot:


Shot reverse shot is when two characters are in conversation and one character is filmed looking off screen to where the other character is imagined to be. 

This is shown when Jack and Sharon are in conversation it creates an illusion to the audience that they are watching two charcters on screen when in fact they were watching one most of the time. It is also displayed when Donna and Kim converse. 

As well as this it is evident when Glenda is talking to Jack , the audience cannot see him as a whole but can see an outline of his face and Glenda looking at him whilst talking. 

This allows the audience to grasp the individual characters emotions as the camera is focused on them. 

Match On Action:

Match on action is a cut from one shot to another view that matches the action and pace of the first shot, this means that the shot is able to be picked up exactly where it finished which shows continuity and helps the scene flow.

This is spotted when Sharon walks out of the room and is then filmed walking out of the house this creates verisimilitude and gives the audience the feel as if they are watching real events. 

More over it is clear after Glenda hits Danny; the shot captures her hitting him and then the angle moves to a shot reverse shot of Glenda, looking at where the audience assumes Danny is. This is followed by a shot of Danny's face looking away.