Editing

Question 1

How is the credits scene edited?

Answer 1

• The wipe cuts / transitions between the activities of each social group
• The screen always pans to the right from one social group to another

Question 2

How was the first flat scene edited?

Answer 2

• A series of multiple jump cuts, combined with a frantic zoom

Question 3

Why are wipe cut transitions between the activities of each social group in the credits scene used?

Answer 3

• Represents the same, rigid cycle that society is forced to constrict themselves to every single day, where time quickly passes but no one gives it notice or attention
• Everyone plays their role mindlessly like zombies

Question 4

In the credits scene, why does the screen pan to the right from one social group to another?

Answer 4

• The one-directional way of life
• The presentation of different social groups depicts how widespread the problem is
• All the groups behave in a synchronised manner.

Question 5

Why was a series of jump cuts combined with a frantic zoom (and ECU cinematography) used in the first flat scene?

Answer 5

• The use of frantic zoom and jump cuts usually utilized in the action genre to depict exciting events (e.g., car chases)
• Ironically used to emphasise how mundane and tedious Shaun’s existence is
• A slave to routine and making breakfast will always be a highlight to his day (about as exciting as his day will get). – similarly like the upbeat Blue Wrath soundtrack contrasting to the dull visuals in the credits scene.

Question 6

How is editing used in Shaun’s work scene?

Answer 6

Shaun’s dialogue bridges two jump cuts of different scenes (e.g. a person collapsing in the street and Shaun giving his speech at work)

Question 7

Why is the sound bridge of from the person collapsing to Shaun’s speech used during Shaun’s work sequence?

Answer 7

It shows how work/capitalist ideology takes priority over human life and wellbeing.