The document discusses editing techniques used in the TV show "Doc Martin" to characterize the main character Martin and his relationship with the townspeople of Cornwall. Longer shots were used to depict the laidback attitude of Cornwall while shorter shots showed Martin's stress. Eyeline matching was used to give the audience Martin's perspective during chaotic scenes. Inserts focused on Martin's confusion of other characters to show he is still adapting. Invisible editing made scenes flow smoothly to highlight that Martin appears to be getting on with life in his new town.
1. EDITING IN ‘DOC
MARTIN’
By Joel, Jordan, Beth, Amber and Meg.
2. LENGTH OF TAKES
Longer shots were used to show the laid back
attitude of Cornwall.
Shorter takes depicted the stress of Doc Martin,
when the dog broke in.
This indicates a juxtaposition in personalities and
ideals between The Doctor and the locals.
3. EYELINE MATCH
Eyeline match was used to put the audience in the
perspective of Doc Martin, Most evidently, when
chaos is occurring around him.
For example, When the sink’s water sprays out,
and when the dog breaks in.
This gives the audience a reason to almost
empathise with the main character.
4. INSERT
Insert’s are used to focus on Doc Martin’s
confusion of the other characters.
This could be used to show that he is still adapting
to his surroundings and is used to applying a lot of
focus to everything people are saying
This signifies the importance of seriousness in Doc
Martin.
5. INVISIBLE EDITING
Invisible Editing creates a sense of normality and
makes the scene flow without the audience
knowing.
This is used to highlight the fact that although he is
in a new area and still adapting, he appears to be
getting on with it.
For example when he takes the dog to the police
station, many different shots are used but they go
unnoticed due to well executed match on action.