1. Building Scenes with Shots  Establishing Shot – establishes the action to be shown in the scene  Cut In – shows a closer view of only part of the action  Cut Away –not the main action but usually related

2. Methods for Recording Action  Master Shot – captures the main action of the scene  Insert Shots – shots that cut in or away from the master shot

3. In or Out of Sequence?  Shots do not have to be recorded in the order they will be shown.  Shots can be arranged in the proper order with editing.  A script, storyboard, or shot sheet will help you keep organized when shooting out of sequence.

4. Avoid Breaks in Continuity Continuity from shot to shot must be maintained. A jump cut is an abrupt break in continuity that makes the subject appear to jump.