Production: Master Scene Technique
LESSON 1
Traditional Master Scene Technique
- Master Shot
- Shot Reverse Shot
- Reaction Shots
- Cut Aways
- Establishing Shot
LESSON 1: RESOURCES
180 Degree Rule or Axis of Action
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Videomaker - Breaking Down the 180-Degree Rule
The video below covers the following:
- Basic Principles
- Establishing Action Lines
- Working with Shifting Action Lines
- Neutral Shots, Camera Movement and Cutaways
Production Roles
- Producer/Director - lead the production team through the script
- Talent/Actor/Actress - perform the script
- Cinematographer (Camera Operator) - recording visuals as per the script
- Camera Assistant (Slate) - operating slate and marking talent
- Sound Recordist/Boom Operator - recording audio on location ("sync sound")
- Script Supervisor/Continuity - (these roles could be separated so that crucial information is not missed
- record best takes and keep script continuity
Verbal Commands before Recording
Communicated by the Director
- Director: QUIET ON SET.
- Director: SOUND? - Sound Recordist Reply: SET.
- Director: CAMERA? - Cinematographer Reply: SET.
- Director: ROLL SOUND. - Sound Recordist Reply: SOUND ROLLING.
- Director: ROLL CAMERA. - Cinematographer Reply: CAMERA SPEED.
- Director: MARKER. Camera Assistant moves Slate into scene, calls "SCENE 1, ROLL 1, TAKE 1 etc" (This must be visible on the slate).
- Director: ACTION.
- Director: CUT.
Production Skills and Responsibilities Rubric