Editing film evolved from early pessimism to an art form. Early filmmakers were doubtful of the medium's future but Edwin Porter experimented with cutting film, establishing editing. D.W. Griffith further developed a grammar of film. While editing began as technical, editors now collaborate creatively with directors using techniques like jump cuts, slow motion, transitions, and montages to tell visual stories.

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Editing

2. Video Study: Editing History

3. Editing History
•Early film-makers pessimistic about future
•Edison’s assistant, Edwin Porter, experiments with cutting film
•DW Griffith establishes a grammar of film
•Initially a technical role, Editors now partner creatively with directors

4. Summary: Editing
Techniques
Jump-cutting
Video scratch
Timelapse
Freezeframe
Slomo
Image bridge/graphic match
Transitions (dissolve, etc)
Dynamic cutting
Match on action
Montage