To explain this, take an example of a mid shot of a lady walking up to the door and opening it - this would be the first shot. The second, to match the action, would be a close up of her hand on the door. This is an example of Match On Action as one shot cuts to another shot displaying the action from the first in the second.
A 'visual bridge' is created through continuing the action and creating continuity within a scene. Altogether it creates a smooth transition and sense of action for the viewer.
Here is another visual example:
And another:
Match On Action example from YouTube:
It is important to include Match On Action to make cuts fluid and continue the action in a seamless way.
Great examples.
ReplyDeleteOnce you have completed your storyboard, you should go back into these posts and illustrate both MOA and SRS with actual shots from your own sequence. Students rarely do this, and it is outstanding practice to go back into posts and apply your own filming experience. If you are unclear what i mean by this, do ask. Again L4