Transitions and editing rules: James Bond Skyfall

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrSJP2PtAP8)

 45 degree/ Cut on motion rule:

The 45-degree rule states that camera shots need to be at least 45 degrees different to make sure that the shots aren’t too similar. This type of editing keeps the audience engaged in the story and also allows them to see the focus of the shot from multiple angles. These types of shots keep the narrative moving while also pointing out something of interest to the audience. 

Match the scene:

The match the scene rule means that if something is happening in one shot, it must continue to the next one (e.g. if someone is holding something in one shot, they must have the same thing in their hand in the next shot). This rule makes the scene more realistic and believable and provides continuity for the audience to feel more involved in the movie. The narrative of the movie is slowed down by this transition, however it can allow the audience to focus on certain details of the scene. 

180 degree plane:

To include the 180-degree plane rule in a scene the subjects in the scene have to be seen 180 degrees away from each other, this makes the scene feel more natural and makes it easier for the audience to follow the interaction that happens in the scene. The 180-degree rule allows the narrative of a movie to continually flow and look more realistic, and can often increase the pace of the scene (depending how long the sections of dialogue are).


This will help to impact the production of my film because I now have a better understanding of what transitions and editing techniques need to be included in my film.