Editing
Editing is where the shots that are taken during filming are stitched together at certain parts. The length of each shot determines the pace and smoothness of the film and can help generate mood and emotion. Combining with cinematography editing helps the shots that are taken make more sense and understanding.
Film trailers are a really good way in connecting an audience to a film. Film trailers mainly use a mixture of editing styles, techniques and speeds to appeal and entice an audience, while also advertising the film.
Different Types of editing
Wipe cut- When the shot "slides" into another shot.
Dissolve- When a camera shot "disintegrates" into another.
Reaction shot- Any shot is used to show someone’s reaction to a pervious shot.
Montage- Montage is the speed of editing, where shots are quickly put together to generate excitement.
Slow editing- 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 to create suspense and thrill.
Shot reverse shot- this is normally used in films where a conversation is going on, it is used to switch between participants really quickly.
Jump cut- is a drastic editing technique that is very noticeable to the eye
Conclusion
Doing this research has furthered my knowledge and understanding of the different editing styles and techniques that are used in films; it has also helped me understand more in how they help generate mood and emotion for the audience. This will help me when it comes to the editing
of my thriller piece as i will know which edits to use to create a certain response from the audience.
Javel, good definitions of some of the editing techniques itentified in class.
ReplyDeleteYou should look to provide an example of a scene at the end of the post and analyse the editing techniques using PEER.