One of our exercises is related to shooting dialogue. Because there are supposed to have communication between two characters, camera needs to change shots and angles. Thus, it is noted that people should take the imaginary line between two characters into consideration. Normally, when we shoot a dialogue, we don’t cross the imaginary line. If shoot from two sides of imaginary line, it will make audiences confused about positions of characters. For shot construction, I think characters should always be filmed at the same side in a frame. However, I have seen some scenes with camera crossing the imagine line. That makes me confused. Thus, I did a research about if we can shoot crossing the line. I find there are several ways we can do it. Firstly, we can cross the line by using subjective shooting. It can lead audience to observe and feel the scene by the view of main character. I think it will have good effect if we want to show details of one scene. Secondly, moving shot is also making sense. However, we still need to follow the new rule after we cross the line by this method. I think it is convenient when we have some trouble to continue shooting in one side. Besides, shot directly to characters and using close-up shot are also good choices for crossing the line.

The scene starts with dialogue. Thus, I use medium shot as start to show content directly and use wide shot as end. We have actions in this scene, such as Sharon sit down. I used to think it is not a problem if keep the camera still. However, we have watched some scenes today. I feel it may be more comfortable for audience to  watch if we let camera lead characters to move. Although shaking is also a problem to do moving shot.

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