Preliminary Exercises 16: Introduction to editing in film

 Section A:  Definitions and Examples 

Score: ___/60 marks
Word	Meaning and how are they used by filmmakers.
Editing in Film	The art of connecting shots, scenes, and sequences to pull a movie’s story together. Filmmakers use editing to complete a movie and how it should be portrayed.
Editor (n/a)	Editors assemble the footage of films and adjust them to make an end product that is what the director would like to portray. Filmmakers use editors to perfect their films.
Shot	A series of frames shot from when the camera begins rolling to when it ends. Filmmakers use shots to convey different information about the character and their environment.
Sequence	A series of connected scenes that present a succession of relative events or ideas that constitute and advance a distinct component of the story narrative & plot.  Filmmakers use sequence to take be able to apply multiple scenes onto the plot.
Scene	A complete unit in storytelling, consisting of a dialogue & sequence of events.  Filmmakers use scene{s} to advance the plot, develop characters, and evoke emotion in the audience.
Continuity Editing	An editing sequence to maintain consistency of both time & space in the film.  Filmmakers use Continuity Editing in film to blend multiple camera shots into a seamless, consistent narrative.
Discontinuity Editing	Discontinuity editing implies actions that are out of sequence.  Filmmakers use Discontinuity Editing to try and make the viewer forget they’re watching a movie.
spatial editing	Spatial Editing is when the relations of the shots function to construct film space.  Filmmakers use Spatial Editing to construct film space.
temporal editing	Temporal editing is an editing system used to contain consistency of both time & space in the film.  Filmmakers use temporal editing to use the relations between shots function to control time.
cut	The point where one shot ends and another begins.  Filmmakes use cut do weave multiple camera shots together
establishing shot	Establishing shot is a shot used in film, that sets up the context for the scene ahead.  Filmmakers use the establishing shot to introduce new scenes and tell the viewer when & where the action is happening.
180-degree rule	Two character or more in a scene should always have the same left/right relationship with each other. It is used by drawing an imaginary line between the two characters or subjects
insert shot	A shot part of a scene as filmed from a different angle and/or focal length from the master shot. It is used to help to cover up action already shown in an alt or master shot.
j cut	An editing technique used for scene transitions or within a scene
l cut	An editing technique in which the audio from a preceding scene carries over the image of the following scene.
post-production,	The final stage in film and programme-making where footage is cut, music, sound and commentary are mixed and visual effects are added. It is used to wrap up a film.
visual effects	The process by which imagery is created or manipulated outside the context of a live action shot. It is used to create realistic imagery.
CGI	Encompasses a significant part of what we see as 3D graphics in video games. It is used to create characters, environments, backgrounds, special effects and etc.
expansion of time	Making the duration of the video sequence longer than real time. It is used to highlight an action
ellipsis	The shortening of plot duration achieved by omitting some story duration. It is used for the telling of a story that will often be removed by editing.
slow motion	An effect whereby time appears to be slowed down. It is used for dramatic effect
Dissolve	A type of film transition in which one sequence fades over another
wipe	Transition where one shot replaces another by traveling from one side to another. It is used to tell the audience that a change is occuring.
Flashback	Technique of interrupting the chronological sequence of events to interject events of earlier occurrence. It is used to recount events that happened before the story’s primary sequence of events.
Flashforward	A scene that temporarily takes the narrative forward in time. It is used to foreshadow events or juxtapose present and future scenarios for thematic impact
Kuleshov Effect	A technique that explores the mental phenomenon of how viewers can extract more meaning from the interaction of two connected shots.
Rough cut	The first edited version of a film, usually without sound, music, or titles. It is used to contain all the key scenes of the film
long take	A shot with a duration much longer than the conventional editing pace either of the film itself.
short take	A shot that is one or two seconds long
fade in	An opening shot that eases viewers into new imagery.
fade out	A closing shot

 

Part B: Students will define each editing technique and identify 3 ways editors utilize the concepts when editing raw footage. To support your answer, provide examples from a variety film or tv shows by capturing the still images for each technique. See example below. Copy and paste the table below (8) times. 

Score:           / 50  marks 

 

Editing Technique
Definition	Shot reverse shot:When the camrea moves from one thing to another and then back
Describe (2) ways editors utilize this Unable to load the textbox  technique
To show a conversation      To show a reaction to somthing revealed		To show an event
What effects does the technique have on the audience? Discuss genre, emotions, and messages communicated by each technique.
It can give shock from revealing    Can give the comedy vibe whenn a reaction is shown		Relief from expectence

Add Images from film and document the title of the film and year released. 

Editing Technique
Definition	Jump cut: a shot that jumps foward in time
Describe (2) ways editors utilize this technique
To show how things are in the supposed future		To get veiwer more invloved
What effects does the technique have on the audience? Discuss genre, emotions, and messages communicated by each technique.
So veiwer be in shock		To make veiwer excited