Match on action:




This refers to the video and camera editing of the film sequences by making it move fluently. These are shown by making sure the cameras cut from one shot to another that matches the previous camera shot. An example of match on action is changing the camera angle during a conversation between two people to showcase their faces whilst the speak.




An example of match on action from Friends:

This scene from Friends shows Chandler enter through the door, then close it, then kiss Monica. all these different actions that are within that certain scene have a camera angle to make it more effective. This is a good example as there are no obvious cuts from moving cameras as it flows perfectly. The editing and camera usage makes it seem as if it was in one shot, and no cuts had been made.


First camera angle whilst he walks through the door:



Second camera angle after he walks in a goes to shut the door:



These camera shots allow us to view the action more effectively and lets us see what is going on at the current time. The scene flows very smoothly and the camera editing is not noticeable.

A good introduction to a film for me that catches my attention is when there is some form of tense  scene, or something where there is a great atmosphere. These can include such films as Saw as they always have some sort of tense situation occurring at the beginning, like life or death. My favourite genres of films are either horror/action/comedy. I like horror films such as gory and death as it can be tense and I find it very entertaining. Saw comes under this category because of the traps that people are placed into and the gore that is involved.





As I also like comedy films a good example is "American Pie" as it is my type of humour. I like rude comedy as it is very funny in my eyes.