EDITING: TECHNIQUES & TRANSITIONS

Classic Continuity Editing

Techniques
What is the classic style of editing between two people or object called?
What is important when making sure you are making two people look like

Shot reverse shot

they are talking to one another?

Eyeline match

Draw an ANNOTATED diagram explaining the 180 degree rule and the 30
degree rule...
In your own words what is Match on Action and why is it important?

To make the action look believable and to create tension towards the viewer. It
also creates the effect of continuity which drags the viewers attention from
the slight cuts that occur.

Transitions
What are Dissolves used for?
What is the purpose of a Fade In or a Fade Out?

It is used if there is a change in time, location, if time needs to be sped up or

down.
It is used if there is an emotional component to the subject in the story.
It is also used if there is a strong visual relationship between the outgoing and
incoming images.

Fades are used to symbolise the end of or beginning of a story, scene or

chapter in a film, TV show or video.
Fades help the audience see that one story has ended and a new one is
beginning.
What is the purpose of a Wipe?

Similarly used to Fade in and Fade outs, wipes are usually used to suggest the
beginning of a new chapter of a film, TV show or video.

A match cut help match two elements of different shots together showing a
relationship between them

What is a Match Cut?

Define the following terms...
Term Definition
Set Up The various positions of the camera in a scene
Take Attempts at getting the shot right
Shot A set-up picked from a selection of takes
Scene A section of film made up of shots
Seque A section of film made up of scenes
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Rushe Raw, unedited
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