Editing

Question 1

Cross cutting / parallel

Answer 1

When the editor cuts between two separate scenes happening in to separate locations

Question 2

Continuity

Answer 2

An editing style that aims to present the text to emphasise the real movement of the narrative

Question 3

Cutaway

Answer 3

A brief shot in which the it cuts into an action scene

Question 4

Dissolve

Answer 4

Used when one scene overlaps another and creates the illusion that they are some-what linked together

Question 5

Cut

Answer 5

When one shot suddenly cuts to another

Question 6

Eye line match

Answer 6

When the camera maintains the level of the eye and places the audience in the characters shoes

Question 7

Fade

Answer 7

When the camera slowly fades away - possibly suggests time that has passed

Question 8

Graphic Match

Answer 8

A cut from one scene to another that look similar - shows a clear link between scenes

Question 9

Linear Narrative

Answer 9

A narrative with a beginning, middle and end

Question 10

Long Take

Answer 10

A shot that remains on the screen for a period of time before it gets cut - slows down the pace of the scene

Question 11

Montage

Answer 11

A series of shots edited down to show that time is passing by

Question 12

Short Take

Answer 12

Remains on the screen for a short time before it is cut - speeds action up and creates tension

Question 13

Reverse Shot

Answer 13

Cuts between two people having a conversation - helps audience see the reactions of the characters

Question 14

Slow motion

Answer 14

Used in editing to slow down action for emotional or comical emotions