Exam 1 (ch 1-7 Flashcards
Jump Cut
Cutting between the same camera angle. Breaking the 30 degree rule.
Timecode
The location of a clip. Measured in hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
Adding and Subtracting timecode
hh:mm:ss;ff - 0-59 and 0-29
Montage
Many short cuts in one perfect scene. Condenses scenes into their main ideas.
Wide Shots
To establish a setting. Show the full picture of what’s going on.
Pace Using Audio
Cutting to the tempo of the music. Cutting out ums and uhs.
Pace Using Video
How long you hold a shot.
Cuts for Transition
Transition to next shot faster.
Dissolves for transition
Slow transition.
Wipes for transition
Flipping a page. For a younger audience.
Fades for a transition
Starts or ends on a color. flashbacks or dream sequences.
Offline Editing
Low resolution, rough draft
Online Editing
High resolution, final edit
L Cut
Audio keeps going after the clip ends.
J Cut
Audio starts before the video
Field Log
records timecode and description of a shot
EDL
Edit Decision List: Shows every shot you use.
180 Degree Rule
Invisible Line you keep the camera behind. Breaking the rule makes shots confusing.
30 Degree Rule
Move your camera at least 30 degrees or it will be a jump cut.
Action Edit
shots that show continuous action between shots
Screen Position Edit
Directional Edit or Placement Edit. It directs the viewers eyes around the frame.
Form Edit
Editing between similar shapes textures and colors
Concept Edit
Editing between similar ideas
Combined edit
All edits together in your content.
Preproduction Considerations
Video and audio equipment, Shot sheet, script. storyboard
