Media ISL Task 2

Editing: Putting together film /video clips in an order that makes sense to the viewer. It is also about joining clips together and adding sound/visual effects.

Continuity editing:

·         Maintains the spatial relationships in a film

·         Calls the audience’s attention to specific objects/characters and events in the film

·         Allows the film to shift through time

·         Gives the film rhythm

·         Shows action and reaction

Transitions: The most common transition is a straight cut - where a shot cuts straight to the next. This keeps the continuity and pace in the film.

Dissolve: A gradual transition from one shot to another - one shot fades into another. This can show a move from one location to the next, this indicates time passing.

Fade to black/white: One shot fades in or out to or from black or white. This can create a sense of time passing or, if done quickly, flashbacks.

Fade in or out: A shot is faded out to black screen. It creates the effect of progression of time or chaos. It can be used for a montage effect or at the beginning or end of a sequence so it sees peaceful.

Cross-cutting: Action cuts between two sequences to create links, parallels or contrast between the two storylines and their settings. This creates tension.

Wipe: A lines moves across the screen showing a transition from one shot to another. The effect is a marker of change location/time.

Jump cut: An abrupt cut between shots. The effect created is dramatic and can begin/ end action.

Visual effects: Can range from using black and white to using CGI (computer generated images). Sometimes add grain effect for CCTV.

Diegetic Sound: Diegetic sound is heard on and recorded from the location of the film e.g. speech, ambient sounds.

Non-Diegetic Sound: Non-diegetic sound is added when the film is edited to add to the atmosphere e.g. sound effects/music.

Montage: Allow the audience to make meaning from the sequencing of images. Used to show a passing of time as well.

Shot Reverse Shot: Edits two shots from two different camera angles/positions to give the impression that someone is talking.

Match on Action: When shots are edited together to show how actions progress through time – shows cause and effect.