GCSE Film - Editing Presentation

1. FILM STUDIES
Editing

2. EDITING
 Connected with camera work
 A shot = An uninterrupted take where no cuts take
place.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDMdzg_QmxM
&feature=related
 A scene = A selection of shots arranged to appear
as though uninterrupted action is taking place in
one moment in time.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvP7cnmxlLM

3. EDITING
 Editing organises shots into order to create
meaning for the audience.
 It creates continuity, rhythm and pace.
 Editing is often invisible to the viewer so that the
action is more believable – escapism.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN5my0Z09uU

4. EDITING
 Concerned with the manipulation of space and
time.
 Time is manipulated by editing two shots together
for the narrative to progress.
 Space is manipulated by editing two synchronized
action sequences = CROSS CUTTING/PARALLEL
EDITING
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts1x6uADFtM

5. TRANSITIONS
 Most editing is completed with cuts to appear
naturalistic.
 Transitions are eye catching to the audience.
 Fades can be used to show the passing of time.
 Dissolves can be used to demonstrate a romantic
mood.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCEdSGeFCCA

6. SHOT – REVERSE – SHOT
HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=F-BSF2X-AEE
Feels natural for the
Allows us to see characters audience as we expect to
speaking to each other. see the faces of both
people.

7. REACTION CUT
 This allows the
audience to
see a facial
expression
from a
character.

8. MATCH CUT
 A cut between two
familiar shots to make it
appear smooth.
 This can include
continuity of direction or
completed action.
 This can make 2 shots
between a change of
location appear
seemless.
 http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=8VP5jEAP3K4

9. JUMP CUT
 An abrupt cut between shots which feels awkward.
 It can cause confusion about space and time and is often
used for dramatic effect.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EuBZHEmRE4
E.G. A shot of a person at work – CUT TO- A shot of the same
person at work but wearing different clothes. This shows the
passing of time.

10. INSERT CUT
 A close up shot which is inserted into a larger piece
of action.
 E.G. A long shot of two men arguing – CUT TO – A
close up of a hand grabbing a gun in a back pocket
– CUT TO – A mid shot of one man pointing a gun
at the other.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP7LN40r_yw&f
eature=related

11. CUTAWAY
 A shot of something other than the current action.
 This can be used to show the short passing of time
or break up a long take for the audience.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOZmvaFfjtk
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPrb2oJqxB0

12. MOTIVATED CUT
 This follows a privileged point of view such as
following a person walking.
 Shot – reverse – shot is also a form of motivated
cut.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbiEH3XNAT4&f
eature=related