Match Cuts and Planning

We learnt how to use and identify “Match Cuts” this lesson. I learnt that a Match Cut is a transition in which something in the scene follows in the next cut directly matching a character or object in the previous scene. Or in simpler terms, a change between two different cuts, however, their focus is on the same thing meaning the change or transition can go unnoticed.

We were given a task to plan shot types, angles and actions in order to film a short sequence about a chain smoker illegally downloading secret files, burning them onto a disc and mailing it to the unknown.

We then watched the clip that Mickey had done for the scenario (above) to see if we had anythings in common but most importantly, see if we were able to spot the match cuts used. They were quite difficult to notice, however half the class including myself noticed them after a second viewing.


Secondly, we had to plan what were going to do for a short piece of film that we were to shoot next lesson. We were asked to make sure we use certain shots. The scenario was someone walking into a room to sit opposite someone else and then start conversation. My group and I all thought it would be good if we used real life scenarios and had an idea of a modern gangster theme. The clip would feature a charter entering a dim lighted room sitting on a table and having a heated disscussion with a drug supplier who he owed money. We knew we had to film from many different angles to be able to do a successful match cut when it came time for editing.