Editing Flashcards
1
Q
Define pace in terms of editing.
A
The manner in which certain parts of a film are sped up or slowed down through the amount of cuts made.
2
Q
What is a transition?
A
An editing technique in which scenes or shots are joined.
3
Q
Define continuity editing.
A
The predominant style of editing which strives to make cuts between scenes seamless.
4
Q
What is montage editing?
A
Alternative editing style which juxtaposes one shot with another, often used to show a passing of time.
5
Q
Define compositing in terms of editing.
A
One or more layers of footage overlaid, often used to superimpose an image.
6
Q
What is elliptical editing?
A
An editing technique which ‘compresses time’.
