Match On Action

Match on Action in simple terms is basically two shots fitted together to make a shot look smoother and appeal more to the audience. An example of Match on Action could be simply a shot of someone kicking a football from the front and from the back then piecing the two together to make the shot look more aesthetically pleasing to the audience.

If this editing technique wasnt done then most shots would look plain and boring with no variation. However it is quite interesting how a simple change in view point can make a piece look so much smoother thus creating an overall better shot. It also allows filmakers to include other aspects within a shot that they were unable to do beforehand with just one shot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tchLVE12tk&feature=related - Here is a link to a video showing clever uses of Match on Action.

My particularly favourite shot in this clip comes between 19-21 seconds. This shot really proves the whole concept that Match on Action allows shots to become so much smoother and visually pleasing for the viewer. Without the transition in viewpoint this shot would be simplistic and boring.