The long take.

In the lesson on the sequence shot I learnt that a long take can be used to create a heightened sense of reality. Cutting can hinder an audiences perception of a real world in front of their eyes were as the long take acts like the mind of a person, one continuous stream of life. A good example of excellent use of the long take is Children of Men were long takes are used in lengthy and ambitions action sequences to the effect that it feels as if the you, the viewer, are participating in the event yourself.

The sequence shot has the be very well planned if to be done well. Extensive blocking and floor plans must be done as well numerous rehearsals with the actors and crew. Composition must also be very tight as the audience will be looking at it for a longer than average time.