Audio And Editing Codes Flashcards

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What does Contrapuntal sound mean?

A

sound that contrasts strongly with the image that you see on screen.

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What is a sound bridge?

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connect two scenes allowing audio from a succeeding scene to play over the preceding scene before the next shot is shown

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What is Pleonastic sound?

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An exaggerated sound.

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Name 3 types of transition.

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  • Fade
  • Dissolve
  • Cutaway
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What is Split editing?

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Split edits are also used to hide transitions between scenes. They can be very effective in editing dialogue scenes shot with a single camera using multiple takes.

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What is 180 degree rule?

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two characters in a scene should always have the same left/right relationship with each other.

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What is fast paced editing?

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In a short period of time, quick-paced content pieces can have swift and quick cuts.

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Why use fast paced editing?

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Quick pacing can be an outstanding asset to illustrate a scene’s dramatic action

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What is an Establishing shot?

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a long shot at the start of a scene (or sequence) that shows things from a distance.

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10
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Editing the invisible technical codes:

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Style - montage/continuity.
Transitions
Ellipsis (creates gaps and pauses)
Duration (e.g. rhythm, tempo)
Matches (e.g. match on action)

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Transitions involve…

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The fade
The dissolve
The cut

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12
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Continuity involves…

A

Establishing shot
180 degree rule
Match on action

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13
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What are four audio codes?

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  • Diegetic sound
  • non diegetic (e.g. a voice over)
  • parallel and contrapuntal sound (sound matches the images)
  • pleonastic sound (emphasised sound)
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What is intellectual montage?

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Combining shots (2 neutral shots) to create another meaning.

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What is rhythmic montage?

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Each shot has a specific length.

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