Match Cut tutorial and plannig

In our lesson we had a tutorial on what Match Cuts and how to create match cuts fluently. We were taught that a match cut is an action followed through. For example, if i went to reach for the door handle- it would be my hand reaching for the door and the next shot would be the door opening. We also learnt that when we film our match cuts, we should do the same action but from just from a different angle.

We then watched a video clip that had several match cuts and our task was too spot them. This helped as we realised how fluent the cuts should be.Afterwards we were then given another task which was to create a shot-list in a match-cut exercise. we were given a small brief and were told to do a shot list for it. This was useful as this was how we would plan our preliminary film.

Later we received our brief for our second practise which had to include a match cut and a conversation between the two. Our film was based on man who had a women hostage in a room. When planning it was much more easier and after having troubles with our first practise we were able to plan fully finishing all 16 shots that we were expected to do. Our shots included wide shots, mid shots, extreme close-ups, wide shots, high angle, long shots, over the shoulder shots and close-ups.

Overall the lesson was very productive and we achieved alot this time round.