Continuity in filming - Rule of thirds

The rule of thirds is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and there intersection points, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section.

Continuity in filming - Match action or cutting

This is when the editor cuts from a shot to a different view of the first shot. This just shows you a different angle of they shot which may show some more detail. It creates a visual bridge which draws the viewers attention away from the cut in between.

Continuity in filming - Shot reverse shot

This is a film technique where one character is shown looking at another character (that you are not able to see) and then it cuts to the other character showing the other character looking at the first one, once again you cannot see the other character. This is usually used when someone is having a conversation.

Continuity in filming - 180 rule

The 180 rules states that the two characters that you are filming must stay on the same side as they were when you started to film, you can cross the line if you take the camera with you. The reason why we have the 180 rule is so it does not disorientate and confuse the audience. It mainly includes 3 shots so they are able to get one angle of character 1, one angle of character 2 and then a shot with both of the characters in such as a long shot. 

Target audience for romantic comedy

Conventions of a Romantic Comedy

Action target audience analysis