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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Decontructing a Continuity Sequence



This sequence starts with an OTS shot of Dale. He is then shown reaching into the drawer. The camrea then switches to a LS of the room. There are many continuity techniques in this shot. The first the use of match on action. From the OTS as he reaches he then continues to reach in the LS. This LS also establishes the room that they are having this conversation so the audience can really feel where this scene is taking place. This LS also becomes a master shot for this particular sequence.

The sequence then focuses back on the two main characters. There are constant OTS shots switching between Dale and Brennan. These always focus on the person talking so the audience can make the most of each character's movements and they're able to see the exact expressions. This technique is a shot reverse shot technique. It works well in the sequence to keep continuity because it keeps the conversation alive and both both sides of the sequence are shown.

Continuous examples of match on action continue throughout. It then switches back to a master shot. Switching back to this master shot is extremely useful because it reminds the audience of the purpose of the scene and the place. Without it the constant shot reverse shot process could become tedious and lack meaning to the viewer.

The shot after shows Brennan rising up out of his seated position and grabbing something from the shelf. As he does this the camera pans to the right in order to follow him. This keeps the structure of the sequence similar but shows the audience what is happening in order to develop their understanding. As he sits back down the camera switches to behind him again. It follows him back down in a slight crab shot motion. The end position is in the original OTS shot position. These shots are very useful for creating continuity because they almost imitate the character's movements in order to show flow within the sequence.

Throughout this scene continuity rules aren't broken once and all the techniques are used in order to create flow in this scene. The 180degree rule is stuck to throughout and no jump cuts are used. This all makes the editing process seem invisible and really helps the audience follow the film perfectly.

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