Match on action, graphic match, eyeline match (definitions)

MATCH ON ACTION:

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(2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (STANLEY KUBRICK, 1968))

The process of aligning or overlapping the shots of a film sequence in order to achieve a smooth transition from the action in one shot to the action of the succeeding shot.

Essentially – transitions/physical movement to connect (parallels etc).

(Source – videocide.com (edited))

GRAPHIC MATCH:

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(PSYCHO (ALFRED HITCHCOCK, 1960))

Graphic Match. The term graphic match is one of the many editing techniques used to continuously transition two successive shots. A graphic match creates a cut between two shots that highlight their graphically similar images.

Essentially – two different objects/shots with the same shape used to create emphasis or meaning.

(Source – everythingwhat.com (edited))

EYELINE MATCH:

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(THE DARK KNIGHT (CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, 2008))

Eyeline match is an editing technique used to indicate to the audience what a character is seeing. Eyeline match allows the audience to believe that they’re looking at something through the eyes of the character.

Essentially – using point of view for emphasis or perception confirmation when a character is looking at something, or potentially continuity when a subject is looking at another character.

(Source – masterclass.com)

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