Match on Action

The match on action is a technique that is easily used in all types of film to various effects. These include:

• Keeping a flow between sequences
• Show action from a better perspective, different from where it began.

Shot 1

Shot 2

In these shots, the Master fires his laser screwdriver at the Doctor. When he first shoots, the camera in focused on him from a face on mid shot. Shortly after the shot has been taken, the camera turns around to focus on a mid shot of the Doctor receiving the shot. This has indeed kept the flow of the action, as well as allowing the viewer to see both ends of the action much better than a long shot would, making the experience more enjoyable for the viewer.

By Chris


Another example of match on action is here.