Editing for realism

•To construct the illusion of reality through 'invisible’ processes such as:

 

•continuity editing;

 

•the 180-degree rule;

•shot-reverse-shot;

•match on action;

•eye line match.

Editing to show a passage of time

•to show the passage of time through visual effects or transitions:

•dissolve;

•fade in, fade out or to black;

•wipe, slow motion or fast-forward;

•short or long takes;

•flashback

 

Editing to show simultaneous

 

•to represent simultaneous activity:

•insert;

•cutaway,

•cross-cutting,

•parallel editing

Editing for Pace

 

•What’s the pace and rhythm of editing in these sequences?

Try:

•- counting the shots to gauge the variety of shot lengths and variations in pace.

•- mapping the edit points in a diagram to get the ‘shape’ of the sequence.

The terminology: The terminology:

•dissolve, fade in, fade out or to black; wipe, slow motion or fast-forward; short or long takes; flashback.

•jump-cut, montage editing, post-production special effects.

•insert; cutaway, cross-cutting, parallel editing.

•continuity editing; the 180-degree rule; shot-reverse-shot; match on action; eye line match.