Introduction to editing

The Gloaming

What is editing?

Selecting from different shots and joining them together to tell a story.

What is Elliptical editing?

This type of editing is usually used to allow the audience to fill in the gap, move the story on more quickly and takes up less time on screen.

Why are long shots used?

Long shots are usually used to set the scene, and show the audience the location and what’s surrounding the character/characters.

What is ‘non-diagetic sound’?

Music is playing but character can’t hear as it is not playing at the location but would have been added when editing. Therefore the digectic sound is the natural sound heard in the specific location.

How do we know she is bending down to pick up the ring? (What shots are used and why?)

The shot follows the previous shot so the audience fills in the gap. For example the first was a CU of her looking down which cut to a close up of her hands picking up a ring. Usually this is a quicker way to make the same point.

Hustle

Overhead establishing shot – what does this achieve?

The Director sets out the space in which the scene will take place and the characters position in the room.

What is Shot-Reverse-Shot?

Cutting back and forth usually during a conversation between two characters assuming they are looking and speaking to each other.

What is Eye-line matching?

When two characters eyes match so the audience is aware that they are looking at each other.

Why do we cut to the other members of the group?

So you can see their faces and see the reactions to the plan and to the different characters.

What is a wipe?

To move the action to a different location.

What is the effect of using quick cuts?

Creates a fast rhythm, which moves the story along and keeps the audience on their toes.