Continuity

Continuity
Film sequences in the majority are edite so time appears to flow, interupted between shot to shot.  Only cuts will be used within a 'continuity editing' sequence.

Jump Cut
A jump cut is a cut in film editing in which two sequential shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that vary slightly. This type of edit causes  the shots to appear to "jump" position in a discontinuous way. 

Over- the- shoulder shot
A shot in filming when a person or object is filmed over the sholder of another person. Also known as OS, OTS and third person shot.

Example of over the shoulder shot

Cutaways
In film, a cutaway is the interruption of a continuously filmed action by inserting a view of something else. It is usually, although not always, followed by a cutback to the first shot.
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Point of View Shot
A shot made from a camera position close to the line of sight of a performer who is to be watching the action shown in the point-of-view shot. 

Example of Point of View Shot

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Storyboard Drawing, Shot Sizes and Framing.

Section A- Shot Sizes.

Different size shots are used in filming and photography to create certain atmospheres.  For example, if a intense interigation was being filmed for a police series, extreame close ups of the potential criminal would most probally be used and close ups of evidence.  To both show the audience clearly what the objects are and to build tension.  Long shots allow the characters room to walk and establish the surrounding area.  Establishing shots introduce the location to the audience.  These illistrations demostrate the different shot sizes;

Section B

Examples of shot sizes.

Extreame Close Up



Close Up

Medium Close Up






Medium Shot

 



3/4 Shot

Long Shot

The Rule of Thirds
One of the most popular 'rules' in photography is the Rule Of Thirds. Many artists also follow this idea. The rule of thirds basicly means imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds, both horizontally aswell as vertically. You then place the important elements of your photograph where these lines intersect. Using the Rule of Thirds helps produce nicely balanced easy on the eye pictures.

Useful websites:
http://www.silverlight.co.uk/tutorials/compose_expose/thirds.html

http://www.digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds

Examples of the Rule of Thirds