Sequencing shots are shots strung together to tell the story. Sequencing is the foundation of storytelling. The purpose of sequencing shots is to propel the audience through your story. Sequencing shots is common in films because it simply involves compressing time by compressing the action. There is a 4 second rule which means that if the audience has to look at the same shot twice, then they will decide to either leave due to boredom or they will stay to see what happens next. Each shot gives the viewer detail of the situation and they will understand why shot sequencing is used.
When shooting your sequence you need to:
- Plan your shots (what will your establishing shot be? etc.)
- Positioning
- Action
- Shoot a wide variety of shots- Medium shot, Wide shot, Close-up
- 6-10 seconds shots
- Action/Reaction Shot for Cause and effect
- Shoot 3 tight or medium shots for every one wide shot
Shooting Sequences for the edit
Overlap and coverage are important in making sequences work. Multiple takes of one action to decide which one to use. Cover the action and tell the story. Begin with a wide shot or a master shot to give the audience orientation and establish the location. Taking a master shot means you have a safety in the can before you can move on to other shots. Mid shot is similar to how we naturally see people. Then close ups towards what is happening towards the sequence. The take should be long enough so that there is plenty of overlap between each of the shots for you to cut in and out of. Continuity must be maintained in order to make sense to the audience. Close ups in sequences create the mood. Picking up additional shots outside of your sequence can add colour to your story.
Fundamentals of Shooting Visual Sequences
Visual sequences involve compressing time by compressing the action, it satisfies the audience's needs to provide context and detail. Sequencing reinforces the narratives. Keep the viewer focused on the reality your film is trying to create, use establishing shots of the action to provide context. Include medium shots to give the audience a variety of perspectives. Shoot as many close ups or medium shots necessary to produce the detail to satisfy the audience's desire for detail. Close ups prevents jump cuts as they disorient the viewer and break continuity. To prevent jump cuts in your visual sequence make sure that the character leaves the scene before cutting to another location or a showing them doing something else. Panning and zooming disrupt the flow of the story. Keep the camera steady so that the action can flow within the frame.
How to shoot a Sequence
Sequences are shot because they give editors more options, producers prefer multiple shots and they portray simple stories and you get profit. The basic shots needed to constitute a sequence is the Establishing , Close-up, Medium, Long, and Extreme Close-up.
Fundamentals of Shooting Visual Sequences
Visual sequences involve compressing time by compressing the action, it satisfies the audience's needs to provide context and detail. Sequencing reinforces the narratives. Keep the viewer focused on the reality your film is trying to create, use establishing shots of the action to provide context. Include medium shots to give the audience a variety of perspectives. Shoot as many close ups or medium shots necessary to produce the detail to satisfy the audience's desire for detail. Close ups prevents jump cuts as they disorient the viewer and break continuity. To prevent jump cuts in your visual sequence make sure that the character leaves the scene before cutting to another location or a showing them doing something else. Panning and zooming disrupt the flow of the story. Keep the camera steady so that the action can flow within the frame.
How to shoot a Sequence
Sequences are shot because they give editors more options, producers prefer multiple shots and they portray simple stories and you get profit. The basic shots needed to constitute a sequence is the Establishing , Close-up, Medium, Long, and Extreme Close-up.
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