BLK Homework: Film Continuity Sequence Analysis

The sequence I chose is from Home Alone 2. In this clip, Kevin tricks the antagonists into believing that there are armed adults in the hotel room.

In order to create continuity, the effect largely used is the method of cross cutting. This allows the audience to believe that two different situations are happening at the same time, when in reality one is filmed, and then the other. It creates the effect that everything happens continuously. In this case, whilst Kevin is playing the video the adults are also reacting to it straight after.We also see the camera switch from shots of Kevin pressing the play button to the black and white video on the screen.

Right at the beginning, from 0:02 to 0:04, there is also use of match on action shots. We see a close up of Kevin picking up the remote, which flows straight into a medium close up of Kevin pointing it at the TV and pressing play. This lets the audience follow the entirety of the action as to not to interrupt the continuity. This maximizes their viewing experience.