Film Language Editing Editing Sequences the shots into

Film Language Editing

Editing • Sequences the shots into something that makes sense for the audience, both in terms of events (action cuts to reaction) and spatial relationships. • Most common editing technique in use today is called ‘Continuity Editing’

Continuity Editing • • • Makes sense of the space Makes sense of actions and reactions Makes sense of the passage of time. Gives event rhythm Calls the audience’s attention to specific objects / characters / events in the film

Some Rules of Continuity Editing • All edits should be motivated • 1800 rule – Shot Reverse Shot • 300 rule. – Jump cut Match on Action

180 Degree Rule

Shot

Reverse Shot

Match on Action

Eye-Line Match

Cross-Cutting

Editing can be analysed in two ways: Speed Style

Speed

Editing challenge. Count the number of cuts in the following sequence:

‘Psycho’ In this sequence, note where and when the editing changes pace and to what effect.

Style

Editing Styles • • • Straight cut Fade out Dissolve Wipe Jump cut

Watch the following extracts and try to identify the styles of edit that are being used and to what effect.

Another style of editing is called…

Montage Editing • Allowing the audience to make meaning from the sequencing of images. • Also used to show a passing of long periods of time and progression of a character or relationship.

Graphic Match

Example 1

Example 2

Look for the graphic match in the following sequences.

Continuity Editing • • • Makes sense of the space Makes sense of actions and reactions Makes sense of the passage of time. Gives event rhythm Calls the audience’s attention to specific objects / characters / events in the film