editing Flashcards
what is continuity editing?
the audience cannot notice the edits
this creates realism and keeps the pace going smoothly
what is match on action
this connects with continuity editing and emphasizes continuity of space and time by matching the action of the shot in which action is noticeably advanced
what are jump cuts
jump cuts are put in the middle of a continuous shot in which action is noticeably advanced
what is cross cutting
cuts to 2 different scenes
this creates intensity
means that something is happening simultaneously/at the same time as something else
what are cutaways
these cut away from an action to a shot of something (e.g action cut to clock (object of significance) ticking)
what is juxtaposition
contrast between two things- opposites of each other
(juxta= next to/opposite
position= placed where)
why is it placed there and what does this suggest?
give examples of editing
- cross-cutting (actions in two different locations but are taking place at the same time as each other builds tension/suspense ALSO KNOWN AS PARALLEL)
- match on action (a shot that matches and follows the last- a shot of a door opening after a shot of a close up of a character’s hand turning a door handle)
- jump cut (abrupt jump to move forward (like someone walking and suddenly they’re closer than before, and so on)
fade in/fade out - pace of editing= how does this contribute towards the media, what does it suggest and do for the audience?
- eye-line match= provides insight to a character’s private thoughts (can show that a certain character is center of attention/action/importance)
- jump cuts= tend to suggest chaos, disorder/ can also help to speed up the tension of the scene
- flashback= helps the audience to understand more about the story line and the characters’ backgrounds
- freeze frame= makes the audience focus on one element/event
what is a Linear Narrative?
the style of storytelling in which events happen chronologically.
