I chose to analyse the continuity techniques of a clip from Hairspray.
Shot/ Reverse Shot
This technique is used particularly well well Tracy is standing with Wilbur and talking to Edna. We go from a MS of the two characters, to and OTS so we can see Edna. The depth of field is extremely effective and noticeable as Tracy and Wilbur are blurry and our vision is focused on Edna. The camera takes us to exactly where we would naturally look when following someone else's conversation and the CU shots help us to form the characters emotions.
Establishing/Master Shot
The very first shot is a LS tracking around the room so the audience gets a sense on the environment the characters are in and the spacial relationship between the two of them. We can establish they are in their home and we get a sense of their personality from the cluttered environment and warm colourings.
Match on Action
All the shots flow seamlessly together and there are no radical jumps from long shots to close ups. The slight camera movement keeps the realism and helps the audience feel like they're there. Everything has a logical order and framing and the clip's matches on action are perfect. One spot where it stood out was when Tracy turns round and says "I don't wanna be a laundress, I wanna be famous!". The camera switches from facing her front, to facing her back ready for her to turn around, and the timing has been executed flawlessly.
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