Match on Action

Match on action means that when something happens in the scene then when there is a cut the same piece of action must continue. this is an example of continuity editing and helps the audience to understand exactly what is happening in the scene. the action must be kept continuous to avoid disruption. A medium shot of the action and then a close up is the most effective use of match on action, a medium shot of a person opening a door and then a close up of the door handle or the hand on the door is an example of this.