Week 6

Question 1

Before Editing Early Cinema
Three Films by Lumiere Brothers

Answer 1

1. Workers Leaving Lumiere Factory
2. The Arrival of a Train
3. The Sprinkler Sprinkled
   dated (1895-96)
   single shot scene only. Maximum 50 feet long/ 60 seconds- No editing

Question 2

Editing A “shot”

Answer 2

E- the co-ordination of one shot to the next
S= a single, uninterrupted series of frames.

Question 3

Transitions (5)

Answer 3

Cut- provides an instantaneous change from one shot to another
Fade Out- gradually darkens the end of a shot to black.
Fade In- lightens a shot from black
Dissolve- Briefly superimposes the end of shot A and beginning of shot B
Wipe- Shot B replaces shot A

Question 4

Four Dimensions of Film Editing

Answer 4

Graphic
Rhythmic
Spatial
Temporal

Question 5

Graphic Relations

Answer 5

Graphic relations are purely pictorial in nature
Shots may be matched or mis matched in terms of colours, lights, etc.

Question 6

Rhythmic Relations

Answer 6

The pace of editing relative to pace of action

Question 7

Spatial Relations

Answer 7

The pairing of shots can suggest the space of the action, even if the space isn’t actually contiguous

Question 8

The Kuleshov Effect

Answer 8

cutting together portions of a space in a way that prompts the spectator to assume a spatial whole that is not shown on screen.

Question 9

Eyeline match

Answer 9

The POV shot of the squirrel is framed by shots of flora looking off screen.

Question 10

Temporal Relations

Answer 10

Editing offers cues as to how story time is being manipulated

Question 11

Parallel Editing (Cross- Cutting)

Answer 11

Shots 1, 2, and 3: the two intertwined lines of action are occurring simultaneously.

Question 12

Elliptical Editing

Answer 12

emphasizing the casual connection between two events

Question 13

Montage

Answer 13

promising young women- Cassie in love montage.