06. Editing
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This document discusses various editing techniques used in filmmaking. It explains that editing involves assembling shots to shape the rhythm and pace of a film. It defines different types of cuts and transitions like dissolves and wipes that join two shots. It also discusses techniques like parallel editing, match cuts, montages, and manipulating the pace of editing by varying the length of shots. The document provides examples and encourages analyzing how editing techniques are used in different film trailers and clips.
06. Editing
- 2. Editing • Editing is about putting the shots together that make up the film • Editing shapes the rhythm and pace of the film • How long are the shots? • How have they been put together?
- 3. Shots and cuts 1Shot Shot Cut
- 4. Shots and cuts •Cut: where 2 shots are joined together 1Shot Shot Cut
- 5. TRANSITIONS • FADE IN • FADE OUT • DISSOLVE • WIPE
- 6. DISSOLVE • One shot fades in while another fades out so that for a few seconds, the two are on top of each other and appear to blend Shot Shot
- 7. DISSOLVE
- 8. DISSOLVE Shot 1............. dissolves into................... shot 2
- 9. Fade Out • FADE OUT One shot disappears, often into black or white. • Often used to show a change of time Shot
- 10. Fade In • FADE IN The shot appears gradually often from black or white Shot Shot
- 11. Wipe • One shot is wiped from the screen by another . • Often used to go from one scene to another or from one time to another 1
- 12. Parallel Editing • Editing that alternates between action occurring in different places, usually at the same time. The two actions are therefore linked.
- 13. Graphic match Note the match of the images
- 14. Montage • This is where a whole series of shots are put together, that give an impression of what is happening. • It is also used to show different, apparently unrelated shots that suggest an association.
- 15. Pace of editing • When shots are short in length, this is fast paced editing. • It can make the audience feel anxious, or add to the speed of the action Shot Shot Shot Shot Shot Shot Shot Shot
- 16. Pace of editing • When the pace of editing is slower, and a shot may continue for a longer period, this may make the scene feel more relaxed • At the beginning of a film the longer shots may be needed to give us information Shot Shot
- 17. Pace of editing • Changing the length of shot changes the pace and this can emphasize a change in the film as well eg a change in mood, or contrast one part of the action with another. Shot Shot Shot Shot Shot
- 18. Activity One• Watch the trailer for the film “and Avatar” • Count the number of edits used • Why do you think there are so many Fades to Blacks? • How would you describe the speed of the editing and how does it change during the trailer? • What connectionis there between the speed of editing and the narrative? • If you have seen this film explain if the trailer matches the film, if you have not seen it would you after seeing the trailer and why/why not?
- 19. Activity • Watch the clip from Psycho • What is the editing like before the attack? • What is the editing like during the attack? • How does the speed of the editing emphases the action? • What is the effect of moving from slow to fast editing?