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?

Draw an ANNOTATED diagram explaining the 180 degree rule and the 30
degree rule...
180 * 30 degree rule

In your own words what is Match on Action and why is it important?

Match on action helps make the film look as if it is real and non edited

Transitions

The dissolve is often used when:

-There is a change in time
-There is a change in location
-Time needs to be sped up or slowed down
-There is an emotional component to the subject or story
-There is a strong visual relationship between the outgoing and incoming
What are Dissolves used for?
What is the purpose of a Fade In or a Fade Out?

What is the purpose of a Wipe?

To suggest the beginning of a new part or chapter of a film, tv show or video.

To symbolise the end and the beginning of a story, scene or chapter in a film,
TV show or video. They help the audience to see that one story has ended and
a new one is beginning.

A match cut helps match two elements of different shots together showing the
relationship between them.

What is
a Match
Cut?
Define
the
following
terms...
Term Definition
Set Up The various positions of the camera a scene
Take Attempts at getting the shot right
Shot A set picked from a selection of takes
Scene A section of film made up of shots
Sequence A section of film up of scenes
Rushes Row, unedited footage