Speed of editing
Clips of a scene/film are joined together at certain points. The length of each shot determines the pace of the film and helps determine the mood.
Film trailers
Film trailers are an excellent way in connecting an audience to a film, in a quick summary it can explain most of the films narrative in a quick 1-2 minute trailer.
Editing Types
Straight Cut:
When one shot moves into another shot in an edit and it does not confuse the audience.
Fade to black:
When one shot moves into another like a straight cut but however there is a black filter added inbetween.
Wipe cut:
When the shot slides into another.
Dissolve:
When one shot disintegrates into another.
Reaction shot:
Any shot (often used as a cutaway) in which a subject reacts to a previous shot.
Montage:
Is the speed of editing, where shots are quickly juxtaposed together to create exitement.
Slow editing:
Is when clips are put together at a slower pace and this is to create suspense and capture action
Fast editing:
Is when clips are put together at a fast pace and this is used to crate suspense and thrill.
Shot reverse shot:
This is mostly used in films where a converstation is taking place and it is when one shot quickly follows another.
180 degree rule:
This is a precise rule a camera must follow, usually applied to a converstation scene where the camera has limited space and rotation, In a simple summary; In a converstation in a scene where we can see the girl is on the left and the man is on the right, the camera must constantly keep this perception of the girl on the left and man on the right. In order to avoid confusing the audience such as instant camera view switches, where the place of the talkers change, confusing the audience. If a camera movement takes place where it places the talkers the opposite way or in a different position, they must show the camera movement.
Jonathan, some good information here and you clearly demonstrate your understanding of the different editing techniques by providing accurate definitions for the techniques learned in class.
ReplyDeleteYou need to develop your understanding of editing by stating clearly at the start of your post, what editing is and why it is an important micro-element in films. You should also mention here how editing is used to create responses from audiences as it is a huge feature that has a desired effect on an audience.
Finally, to illustrate your understanding on editing, you need to provide and analyse the editing techniques in existing thriller scenes and discuss its use by using PEER and discuss how they have helped you develop your own ideas on what editing techniques you may use.