Asy1 moving image analysis Editing

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Film & Video Analysis – Editing
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2. What is Editing?
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing language,
images, sound, video or film through processes of correction,
condensation, organisation and other modifications in various
media.
A person who edits is called an editor.
All media texts are edited in some way.
We can consider film/video editing (AKA ‘cutting’) under 3
headings:
Pace, Transitions & Order.
Consider how editing has shaped meaning in this clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxi6QDwQyLU

3. Video Editing: Pace
We look at the pace of the editing – how quickly does it change from one
clip to another? To do this we need learn to notice when edits occur, these
are usually intended to go unnoticed.
Sometimes fast paced editing is used to connote excitement, for instance
in trailers, action sequences and music videos, whereas slower editing,
with longer ‘takes’, builds suspense and/or emotion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPK65xG3jFA

4. Video Editing
We also consider how we change from one clip to another. These are
known as transitions.
Types of transitions:
•Cut (most basic and common)
•Fade In/Out
•Cross Dissolve
•Wipe
•Etc.
Make notes on the following video using this table:
Editing technique Description Use/purpose/meaning

5. Video editing: Order
When discussing editing we can talk about the order of clips; how are they
arranged in relation to each other?
Does the order of clips create a smooth flow or is it used to create contrast and
juxtaposition?

6. Continuity Editing vs Montage Editing
These are the two main forms of editing, categorised by how they order their
clips.
Continuity editing is the predominant style of editing in narrative cinema and
television.
The purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the inherent discontinuity
of the editing process and to establish a logical coherence between shots.
Good continuity editing should be ‘invisible’ – we do not notice it happening.
Film editors use a range of technical codes to disguise their edits and create
an invisible flow.

7. Continuity Editing Techniques
• 180 Degree Rule
• Eyeline Match
• Cutting on Action
• Shot Reverse Shot
• Match on action

8. 180 Degree rule
Line of Action

9. Continuity Editing Techniques: Eyeline Match
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSFD6aIhvFI

10. Continuity Editing Techniques: Shot Reverse Shot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gIdceyd1L8

11. Continuity Editing Techniques: Summary
Consider how these are used in the following clips:

12. Continuity Editing Techniques: Summary
• 180 Degree Rule
• Shot/reverse shot
• Eyeline match
• Cutting On Action
• Cross cutting and parallel action
Match Cuts:
• Action Match
• Graphic Match – 2001 A Space Odyssey, Psycho.

13. Montage Editing
The montage technique relies on symbolic association of ideas between shots
rather than association of simple physical action for its continuity.
Montage is a technique in film editing in which a series of short shots are edited
into a sequence to condense space, time, and information. It is usually used to
suggest the passage of time
Can you think of any examples?
Friends opening credits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvz8VIC4UxY
Rocky training, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8jddRP-bs
This Is England Opening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBpJ4ZuFP8E
Team America http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFrMLRQIT_k