Continuous Shot Techniques
Grade 10th Grade · Art · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify techniques used to create the illusion of a continuous shot in film.
Warm-Up Video
Vox · 4:23
How to make a movie look like one long shot
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Alfred Hitchcock's movie, Rope, used hidden cuts to appear as if the movie was playing out in real time, similar to a play.
- 2
Filmmakers hide cuts by using techniques such as a color match where one color obscures the entire frame, or by using a whip pan where the camera moves so fast the image blurs.
- 3
A Texas Switch is when a performer and their double subtly swap places, allowing them to do stunts without cutting the camera.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three techniques filmmakers use to create the illusion of a continuous shot, even when using cuts. Give an example of each technique.”
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