Our example of shot reverse shot

Our example of match on action

Our completed film: The letter

This is our final piece for our prelim, including a match on action, shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule.

Animatic without narration

This is our animatic for our preliminary task without audio. Each shot is shot in real time in relation to our main piece.

Preliminary Task Synopsis

Katie is suffering from depression as she has recently broken up with her boyfriend after 8 years. Her friend, Stella, has come to comfort her and has brought some news in the form of a letter. Katie argues not to take it, but realizes she wants to know what it holds. She eventually takes the letter and spends time thinking about what it says...

Dialog for Preliminary piece

Stella: hey, how you feeling Hun? (rub on back)

Katie: bit of a silly question

Stella: well you know I’m always here

Katie: hmmm

Stella: anyway I’ve got something for you! I know you don’t want to talk to him, but he made me give you this

Katie: I don’t want to know

Stella: just take it, trust me

Katie: 2 second pause (takes note)

Stella: i'll leave you too it, text  you later (walks off)

Katie: (reads note and begins to smile)

Stella's example of Match on action

Match on action is a cut that connects two different shots, which show different views of the same action, at the same moment in the movement, creating the effect that the action continues uninterrupted.

The correct way of a match on action should begin in the first shot and end in the second shot. A match on action is usually filmed in medium shot, medium close up or medium long shot, as its important that the action taking place can clearly be seen.