Introduction to Editing

What is editing?
Editing is the process of selecting from different shots and joining them together to tell a story.
What is eliptical editing?
Eliptical editing is showing time has passed, it allows us to fill in the gaps and moves the story on more quickly and tajes up less time on the screen.
What are long shots used?
A long shot is used to remind the viewer the surroundings and whats going on which makes the story easier to understand.
What is "non- diagetic" sound?
Non- diagetic sound is sounds or music which are not natural to its surroundings. The music creates tension showing that the girl is in the woods alone.
How do we know that she is bending down to pic up the ring? (What shots are used and why?)
A jump cut is used to indicate what her movement was; to pick up the ring which is on the ground creating meaning through close up shots of the ring on the ground and then in her hand and then a close up on her face.
Overhead establishing shot- What does this achieve?
This sets out the space where the action will take place and the characters position.
 What is shot reverse shot?
Shot reverse shot is cutting between characters, looking at each other indicating a conversation.
What is eye- line matching?
Eye- line matching is matching eyes between shot reverse shot indicating that they are talking to each other. E.G. off screen and down then off screen and up.
Why do we cut to the other characters of the group?
They cut between the other characters in the group in two's and single shots to see the reaction on their faces.
What is a wipe?
Wipe is to move current action to another location and time in a diagonal angel (MIS EN SCENE)
What is the effect of using quick cuts?
26 shots which are quick cuts which indicate fast rhythms which keeps the story moving on and keeping the audience on their toes.
How can editing build tension and pace?
By using more shots which get shorter and shorter to quicken the pace with close up shots of the characters face showimg fear and long shots to show what is happening.
What is cross cutting?
Cross cutting is cutting between two characters showing the progess up the cliff and then to the anxious audience watching the characters climb the cliff.
What are reaction shots?
Reaction shot is showing the fear of the audience of what may happen if one the persons climbing the cliff falls.
What is seamless editing?
Seamless editing is not thinking about the work that the editor has put in to construct the scene.
What is a jump cut?
Jump cut is cutting on action so that audience is aware that editing has taken place.
What is flashback and what does it achieve?
A sudden and disturbing vivid memory of an event in the past, typically as the result of psychological trauma or taking LSD.