1. What two techniques can directors use to create excitement or action in a scene in terms of camerawork and editing?​ Directors can use camera-work techniques like handheld shots, tracking shots and close-ups to create tension and excitement within the scenes. Directors can also use rapid editing to create tension, with fast-paced cuts, jump cuts, and quick transitions. These edits heighten the intensity and keep the audience engaged during the action scenes.   

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​​2. What is the purpose of Continuity Editing and what are the five elements that make up continuity editing?​ The purpose of continuity editing is to ensure a seamless flow of action and maintain spatial and temporal coherence within the scenes, helping the audience follow the story without confusion.

Meanings

Spatial-spatial continuity ensures that the geography of a scene stays consistent.

Temporal- Temporal continuity ensures that a film flows continuously in time.

 

The five elements of continuity editing:

180-degree rule- Maintains a spatial position by keeping the camera on one side of an imaginary line. This is to ensure that the actors have the same left & right relationship with each other.

 

Match on action- (Which we need) ensures a smooth transition of actions between shots.

 

Eyeline Match-  Matches a character's gaze to what they're looking at

 

Establishing shot- Sets the scene's location. Establishing shots are normally wide or extremely wide shots of buildings or landscapes.

 

shot/Reverse shot- Alternates between two characters during dialogue.

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​​3. What is a Match on Action shot and what is the process of creating one?​ A match-on action shot is a continuity editing technique where an action begins in one shot and seamlessly continues in the next shot. 

The process of creating a match on action

Film the action from multiple angles. Then cut at the point of motion, making sure the actions are aligned between the shots. After that match the movement precisely to create a smooth transition.

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​​4. What 'ingredients' do you need to make an exciting chase sequence?​ The 'ingredients' to make an exciting chase sequence are: Dynamic camerawork, Rapid editing, obstacles and challenges, pacing and momentum and sound design.

 

By having dynamic camerawork it creates a sense of urgency and energy within the chase, making the audience feel like they're part of the action. Having rapid editing builds up tension in the chase, making the audience feel nervous. Obstacles and challengers create excitement in the chase keeping the audience on edge and invested in the chase sequence. Pacing and momentum, bring suspense to the chase, by alternating between fast and slow moments. Sound design/intense music make the chase more intense and engaging for the audience.

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5. What are the best things about your chase scene in terms of camerawork and editing using examples?  The best thing about my chase sequence is the editing for my match on the action and the angles where the scenes where shot. Some of my favourite match on action, are the parts where the girl holds railings and the part where the guy jumps over the steps.

 

Some of my favourite camerawork is where the camera is positioned at the railings and the close-up of the door when the guy pushes it. Also the close-up of the elevator when the girl clicks the button. 

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6.What could you improve on in terms of camerawork and editing using examples? I could have shot a scene where you see both of my classmates go through a second door to indicate them trying to reach the elevator. Instead of just seeing one of them go to the elevator.