Editing Hannah Katzen Joey ONeill Max Gold Cross

Editing Hannah Katzen, Joey O'Neill, & Max Gold

Cross Cut Batman (1989) 0: 50 http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=rdv. Y 6 k. S 2 o 6 w a. Cuts back and forth between separate scenes that are occurring in different places at the same time. • Camera alternates between multiple perspectives to show the relationship between scenes • Build tension and suspense

Flash Cut 1: 24 a. looks similar to photographic bulbs being flashed. • Popular among commercials, trailers (as shown right) and music videos. • Camera flashes to white when it fades out a new image is there

Jump Cut a. 0: 32 • Often avoided by directors or hidden from the audience. • Cut when o an action occurs o a character's eyes move o and use cutaways • make sure the angle and distance change significantly

Look At 0: 40 a. character looks at something offscreen, cuts to said object, then may cut back to character's reaction

Sub Clip Andromeda Strain (1971) 3: 05 a. Instead of cutting to a new shot, the sub clip opens next to or over the main scene and plays through. • Shows a new camera shot without cutting away. • Illustrates relevant information.

Collage http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=k. Kru. Jbaht 3 g&feature=related 3: 29 a. Composing small moving images onto the screen • Consist of imagery that enhances a story's thematic context.

Freeze Frame A freeze frame is simply a continuously played single frame to appear as a frozen image. They are used evoke a final emotional or enigmatic feeling. A common use for freeze frames can be found in sports movies. 3: 33

Subliminal Cut 2: 24 a. Happens very Quickly • Cuts from one image to another very short image and then back • Lasts a few frames • Activates something in the viewers sub conscience.

Camera Snap A camera snap is a very specific shot of the character's point of view through a camera lens. When the character takes a picture, we hear a snap effect, followed by a freeze frame to simulate a picture being taken. The Parent Trap 2: 20

Cutaway A cutaway is mostly used to provide a transition between shots that otherwise would not run smoothly together, and serves as a mechanism to hide mistakes. The Great Dictator 1: 47

Montage Sequence A montage sequence is used to show time passing or a number of events, usually set to music. It consists of more than one sequences or image put together. The emotion conveyed from a montage sequence can be dependent on the use of transitions. Rocky I

Cut Zoom Out A cut zoom out is essentially the opposite of a cut zoom in however it moves out much farther. It is typically used to show the magnitude of a sound or event. It will begin where the sound originated then zoom out farther and farther until the sound can be heard from miles away. The Princess Bride 0: 29

Split Screen A split screen allows for multiple sequences to be played simultaneously on the screen. A common use for splits screens is during one-toone phone conversations, however, they can be used in halves, quarters, whatever is appropriate. Mean Girls 2: 47

Fill Reveal Frame A fill reveal is when the moves in front of a wall or object and blocks the camera's view. When the frame gets dark, the director can cut to a different shot coming out from behind a dark object. Glee: Season 1 0: 45

Thematic Cut A thematic cut is a smooth cut used to emphasize harmony, theme or concepts shared by the two frames. It makes a helpful transition when navigating through a story. The same idea is used in a thematic move. When the camera moves from one image, to a similar one that shares certain properties, it makes a smooth transition. http: //www. youtu be. com/watch? v= Yd. Dx. Ko. Gd. Flc The Princess and the Frog 6: 29

Match Cut a. Makes transitions between shots as smooth as possible b. Often accomplished by carrying actions from one frame to another c. Sometimes editors "cut on a look, " meaning the viewer sees what a character is looking at. d. Can be improved by changing the angle and distance in each cut 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Impact Cut a. Cut from one frame to another that emphasizes contrast, opposites, or violence. b. Used to excite, surprise, and confuse the viewer. c. An impact move creates the same effect by moving from one image to another. Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

Multi-take a. A single action is repeated several times from different angles and distances. b. Action occurs usually two to three times c. Adds dramatic impact to the scene d. Usually marks an important or decisive action that the filmmaker does not want us to miss G. I. Jane (1997) 0: 45 e. Can be used as an alternative to slow motion

Cut Zoom In a. Adds emphasis to an otherwise static shot b. Usually in three parts: very wide shot, and medium shot c. Camera seems to suddenly "jump" forward towards the subject d. A slower zoom can be used to soften the effect. e. There is also a two-shot (wide The Fifth Element (1997) shot to close-up) version of the technique.

Jump Cut Sequence a. Montage sequence that uses jump cuts to show similar actions over a short period of time b. Camera focuses on one particular character or scene (as opposed to montage) c. Adds energy to character's actions (doesn't drag on as much) Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Superimpose a. Adds supporting imagery to a scene b. Overlays a scene with a secondary image that is semitransparent c. Secondary image adds to the atmosphere Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)

Walk, Reveal Frame a. An actor walks in front of the camera, partially obscuring our view. b. When the actor walks away, the shot is changed. c. This allows the editor to cut to a new shot without the view noticing. Jaws (1975)

Photo to Scene a. Character looks at a picture of a faraway place b. Frame is filled with the photograph c. Editor dissolves to the actual setting itself, shot from the same angle and distance d. Abstract representation becomes reality Fletch (1985)