Continuity Flashcards
1
Q
180-degree rule
A
Stay on same side of action.
Helps viewer understand overall space.
Maintains consistency in screen direction.
2
Q
Continuity
A
Makes time and space believable/realistic.
As if no editing.
3
Q
30-degree rule
A
Btw shots, camera position must change by at least 30 degrees.
Avoids jump cut (don’t want to make it obvious), new POV.
4
Q
Jump cut
A
Just slightly different
Cut is obvious
Obvious editing
Not continuity.
5
Q
Eyeline match
A
looks off-screen, then shows what they’re looking at.
6
Q
Match on action
A
consistent action, from different angles
edited during the action.
