Ashleigh Lovitt - Film Continuity

The 180 Degree (line of action):
This rule is a basic guideline when filming between multiple characters or an object in a scene. There is a hypothetical line, and the camera has to be on one side of this line and cannot change its position on the line.

Match on action:
This is an editing technique for continuity editing. This is where one shot follows on from another shot and it carries on- creating an image of continuity. The two different shots are matched up.

Shot reverse shot:
This is also an editing technique that is mainly used in conversations where characters are talking to each other. Using a 'point of view' shot or a 'over the shoulder shot' is a way of doing this. The camera looks over the shoulder of one character while the opposing one is talking, then it is followed by the other character doing the same