Types of shot

Match on Action

In a film when the film producer wants to show the impact of the shot and where the shot is coming from, the camera will film the source of the action firing the shot, then will show the shot travelling towards and hitting the target. An example could be in an action movie when the camera shows the person firing a gun then the shot cuts to the bullet flying through the air in slow motion. This kind of shot makes it easier to understand what is happening on screen and gives it more impact. These shots are often done using CGI as it is difficult to film moving objects effectively.

180 degree rule

The 180 degree rule is a rule that is used frequently in film. The rule is displayed in a film when two characters or objects are in shot and are always on the same side of the frame, as one person or object does something the camera cuts to a view of them/it. This is done to make the scene less confusing and easier to understand for its viewers.

Shot-Reverse Shot

Within Shot reverse shot, the 180 degree rule may be included, as the director of the film cannot include or alongside the 180 degree rule. Shot reverse shot is used most commonly when two characters are speaking to each other and the camera zooms in on the person who is speaking. It would not make much sense if the camera did not show the source of the speaking.