the 180 system
establishing shots
shot/reverse shot
eyeline match
re-establishing shots
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What is the 180 system? 

The 180-degree rule states that two or more characters in a scene should always have the same left/right relationship with each other.

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What is an establishing shot  

An establishing shot is a shot in filmmaking that sets up the context for the scene by showing a place that establishes the content of the scene

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What is a shot/reverse shot 

two different perspectives of the same scene

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What is an eyeline match 

An eyeline match occurs when shot A presents someone looking at something offscreen and shot B shows us what is being looked at.

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What is a re-establishing shot?

A shot used as a reminder to the setting of the story.

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The 180-degree rule helps to

  • Keep the viewer focused on the action 
  • Maintain continuity 
  • Avoid inconsistencies in spatial relationships 
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What are two examples of an Establishing shot?

Family guy clip and Rango movie scene 

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does the camera move in this specific shot

no. it stays in place between the two characters 

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An eyeline match helps an audience see what _____ is seeing.

The character on-screen. 

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How are establishing shots used in media?

Establishing shots are used to remind the viewer where they are in the story / the space the story takes place in.

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What reasons are there for purposeful breaking of an action line?

For dramatic effects &/or to create a disoriented feeling.



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When can establishing shots take place? 

Daytime, Nighttime, Afternoon, Seasonal weather.

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When is the shot/reverse shot often used?

in dialogue scenes.

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The example of the eyeline match, which concludes two pictures, is from the movie ______?

Crash

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What as an example of re-establishing shots used in film?

The Shining interview scene.