Editing
What is editing?
Editing is one of the most important micro-elements in film production, or even overall media.
Editing is when you select and prepare different editing shots to make a scene. This involves organising and correcting many different shots or even cutting some out to make a scene.
In editing there is a wide range of different types of shots and cuts that can be used in film. Different types of editing have different reactions towards the audience. Here are some examples of editing:
Straight cut: is when one shot goes into another shot in an edit. So there are no effects used, just simply putting one shot straight after another. Straight cut makes sense to the eye so it does not confuse the audience. Straight cut also makes it easier for the audience to see what is happening in the scene as it allows them to see what is happening in different angles and shots.
Fade to black: is when a shot moves into another shot with a black filter in between. This edit makes the audience feel curious of what is about to happen next. This type of edit is used in many trailers as it creates the curiosity effect towards the audience. fade to black can also be used to shock the audience as the black filter in between can be used to stall the audience of what is about to happen next.
Fast editing: is when a scene is edited to be played at a faster pace than normal. This engages the audiences attention as it makes them focus on the scene more so that they can catch everything that is happening in in the scene. This edit makes the scene look more realistic and believable, also raises the climax of the scene/film which makes the audience feel excited and attached.
Wipe cut: is when a shot replaces another shot by sliding from one side of a frame to another. There are many different types of wipe cuts. This type of editing is used a lot in the star wars films as it allows the new scene to be displayed and also helps the audience to understand the film as the story transitions in to a different part.
Dissolve: is when a shot disintegrates into another shot. This shot makes the audience aware of the characters that appear and allows them to identify the character which avoids confusion. This shot is also known as 'morphing'.
Reaction shot: is when a shot is used to show reaction to the previous shot. This shot allows the audience to see how the characters are feeling, for example; if a character finds out they are in danger and starts trying to escape, their attempt of escape is their reaction. This makes the audience feel sympathy towards the character. This shot is used to create a comedic, scaring, shocking effect towards the audience.
Montage: is when many different shots are put together on after another. This edit can be used to both confuse or explain and make sense to the audience. To confuse the audience this edit can be used in trailers in which many different shots are used to make the audience confused or curious towards the film so that it makes them want to go and watch it. To explain or make the situation of the film make sense to the audience, the characters thoughts of puzzling up a story can be shown, so many different shots of 'flashbacks' are put together the make the story make sense to the audience.
180 degree rule: is a hypothetical line that is drawn between two or more characters. The camera should shoot only at one side of the line and not pass the other side of the line when shooting so it does not confuse the audience. This edit is mainly used for when a 1-1 conversation is happening.
Shot reverse shot: is when a conversation is taking place and then the scene moves into another/different conversation. This type of edit is mainly used in a film when a conversation is being watch and then another conversation is happening in which the characters comment on the conversation they are watching.
Conclusion:
All the information above has helped me develop more knowledge of editing and how editing can be used in thrillers. This also showed me how some edits can connote different things towards the audience. I am planning to use as many edits as I can so I can gain as much marks as possible.
Editing is when you select and prepare different editing shots to make a scene. This involves organising and correcting many different shots or even cutting some out to make a scene.
In editing there is a wide range of different types of shots and cuts that can be used in film. Different types of editing have different reactions towards the audience. Here are some examples of editing:
Straight cut: is when one shot goes into another shot in an edit. So there are no effects used, just simply putting one shot straight after another. Straight cut makes sense to the eye so it does not confuse the audience. Straight cut also makes it easier for the audience to see what is happening in the scene as it allows them to see what is happening in different angles and shots.
Fade to black: is when a shot moves into another shot with a black filter in between. This edit makes the audience feel curious of what is about to happen next. This type of edit is used in many trailers as it creates the curiosity effect towards the audience. fade to black can also be used to shock the audience as the black filter in between can be used to stall the audience of what is about to happen next.
Wipe cut: is when a shot replaces another shot by sliding from one side of a frame to another. There are many different types of wipe cuts. This type of editing is used a lot in the star wars films as it allows the new scene to be displayed and also helps the audience to understand the film as the story transitions in to a different part.
Dissolve: is when a shot disintegrates into another shot. This shot makes the audience aware of the characters that appear and allows them to identify the character which avoids confusion. This shot is also known as 'morphing'.
Reaction shot: is when a shot is used to show reaction to the previous shot. This shot allows the audience to see how the characters are feeling, for example; if a character finds out they are in danger and starts trying to escape, their attempt of escape is their reaction. This makes the audience feel sympathy towards the character. This shot is used to create a comedic, scaring, shocking effect towards the audience.
Montage: is when many different shots are put together on after another. This edit can be used to both confuse or explain and make sense to the audience. To confuse the audience this edit can be used in trailers in which many different shots are used to make the audience confused or curious towards the film so that it makes them want to go and watch it. To explain or make the situation of the film make sense to the audience, the characters thoughts of puzzling up a story can be shown, so many different shots of 'flashbacks' are put together the make the story make sense to the audience.
180 degree rule: is a hypothetical line that is drawn between two or more characters. The camera should shoot only at one side of the line and not pass the other side of the line when shooting so it does not confuse the audience. This edit is mainly used for when a 1-1 conversation is happening.
Shot reverse shot: is when a conversation is taking place and then the scene moves into another/different conversation. This type of edit is mainly used in a film when a conversation is being watch and then another conversation is happening in which the characters comment on the conversation they are watching.
Conclusion:
All the information above has helped me develop more knowledge of editing and how editing can be used in thrillers. This also showed me how some edits can connote different things towards the audience. I am planning to use as many edits as I can so I can gain as much marks as possible.
Josh, the editing definitions are well written and you state when they tend to occur in a scene.
ReplyDeleteTo improve;
-in your intro, state the importance of editing to create meaning and response amongst the audience.
-provide some examples from thriller to illustrate your understanding of editing types
-include a scene before you conclude and identify and analyse the use of editing.
-in your conclusion, state which specific examples you plan to use.