These are the editing techniques that we will be using in our A2 Project, explaining what they are and also showing examples of how they have been used in other films

1. Editing Techniques

2. Graphic Match
• This is where a cut can be made between two different spaces, objects and
compositions which will allow for the two shots to be graphically matched.
This can allow to establish the continuity of action and allowing to link the two
shots in sync.
• An example of this is from the 2009 Animation film UP. In this clip it shows the
Graphic Match when then the main male character is starting to stand up in
the church and turn around, this then cuts to the character in the same
position with the same stance which features the blue balloon but in a
different location which is his house. This can be used to make a smooth
transition between scenes to make the film more effective and also create
emotion for the situation that the male character now faces.

3. Eyeline Match
• This technique is a cut that is between two shots. The first shot for example
can show a person looking at a frame and the other person in the scene can
show what they are looking at. It basically allows the audience to see what the
character on screen is looking at. So if the character is looking to there left
then using this technique it will show what is to the left of them.
• An example of this is in this video showing the technique in action. The first
part of the clip shows a close up of the man talking and in the clip he is staring
straight ahead which then the next cut shows the person that he is talking to.
The rest of the clip shows examples of how an eyeline match is used. Why this
technique is used in editing is it allows the audience to see what the character
sees, giving understanding to the film that will allow for the story to be told.

4. Shot-reverse-shot
• This editing techniques allows for the filming of one character talking in one
direction then this can be followed by another character facing the opposite
way. This technique needs to also follow the 180 rule as they need to make
sure that in the shot they are facing the same way.
• An example of this been used in film is from Big Daddy (2001) where it shows
the shot of the city and then directs into the apartment that they are in. This
allows the audience to understand where the characters are and what will
happen in that location.

5. Montage
• This is a technique that is used when it uses shorts shots that are then placed
together in a sequence which can show the time space and information. It can
be used when it comes to different stories and different views for the
audience as a result.
• An example of a montage in film is from Up (2008) where in this clip it shows
throughout the montage of the couple growing up in a very short space of
time. This creates an effect that they are able to show a flow of the story
within a space of time that will then lead to where the film will begin to focus
more on.

6. Match On Action
• This is a technique that is used to make the film action flow. What happens in
this editing is that one shot will then go to another but the action from both
shots will connect with each other so it makes sense to the audience on what
they watch.
• An example of this is in the film clip where it shows that there is two scenarios
that are happening where it shows that there a moment where the two
character in leather are plotting and preparing. Then showing the match on
action it shows the soldiers trying to shot them. This editing technique allows
to show both parts of the action.

7. Continuity Editing
• This technique is used so that each sequence that is in the film fits together
and keeps a flow when the audience is watching the two shots.

8. Parallel Editing
• This technique is used in films to establish the action that is happening within
two locations at the same time. This can be shown by the camera will cut
away from the action shot and then will connect with the two action scenes
that are happening. The reasons why this technique is used it allows for them
to create suspense when watching the action.
• An example of this editing in film is in the film called Run Forest which shows
two piece of action that is happening at the same time. There is one piece of
action as the police officer is in the car on a purist and then cuts to the same
time but a boy is been chased by kids on bikes. Showing that the editing can
show that this action will link and then will join together to explain why the
two shots are put together.