As media studies_editing_powerpoint[1]
- 1. AS Media Studies Media Language: Editing
- 2. What is Editing? Editing literally refers to how shots are put together into sequences to make up a media text – TV programme or film. Editing (just like lighting, sound etc…) can create meanings for the audience an create an emotional response to a scene.
- 3. Continuity Editing (or chronological editing) Continuity editing is the dominant form of editing in mainstream media texts. It is also known as ‘invisible editing’ as it is designed to make the narrative flow seamlessly ( so we don’t see the joins!)
- 4. Continuity Editing Continuity editing is made up of rules or conventions…. Establishing shots 180 degree rule Straight cuts Match Cuts Shot reverse shot Three part shots It also makes the diegesis- the world of the programme- real to us! Believable!
- 5. Other types of Editing Cross Cutting: Is the linking of two different events (or scenes of action) and cutting consistently between the two. It is used to create tension and suspense and to speed up the narrative – often used in action sequences. Montage : The cutting between different events in a sequence to create meaning. Elliptical editing: when editing is used to take out time from a programme that is unimportant.
- 6. Task Identify the type of editing being used in this extract…(there may be more than one!) Ghostbusters
- 7. Other terms associated with editing A Cut: the direct splicing of two shots together A Jump Cut – when there is not match between the shots spliced together. The scene cuts harshly from one space and time to a completely different one. It jolts the audience and disorientates them. A Dissolve : when one image slowly dissolves to replace the other. A Wipe cuts : when the next shot wipes across the screen replacing the other A Fade in/out : usually fading to black or in from black to signal the start or end of the scene for the audience.
- 8. Task One! Watch the following clip from Oldboy Identify the cuts being used Why have the producers used them? What effect do they have?
- 9. Speed of Editing The speed of the editing in scenes determines the mood of the programme… Fast paced editing- when shots are cut short – it creates excitement and anxiety in the audience Slow paced editing : shots last longer between cuts – creating a calm relaxed mood.
- 10. Editing Task Identify the pace of editing and explain why it has been used. ET Forrest Gump
- 11. Motion: Editing Effects Slow motion Fast Motion Freeze Frame Reverse Task: Identify the use of editing/motion in the scene from Hero – why is it used?