6. The “Point of View” shot first shows the
character, then provides a shot of what the
character is seeing.
7. This allows you to enter the perspective
of the character and begin to feel what
they are feeling, and anticipate what
they are about to experience.
8. Pace - editing speeds up during action,
and slows down during lulls
9. Reaction
Shot - after an
action or dialogue
show a close-up
reaction of the
receiving character
10. Continuity Editing - to give the impression
of seamless movement through time and space
11. Jump Cut - abrupt cuts in the
middle of a scene to show the passing
of time
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12. Match Cut - also called a
graphic match (or, in the French
term, raccord), is a cut in film editing
between either two different objects,
two different spaces, or two different
compositions in which an object in
the two shots graphically match,
often helping to establish a strong
continuity of action and linking the
two shots metaphorically.
14. Assignment
In pairs, analyze the waiting scene.
Choose 3 - 4 small sections where
Hitchcock has built suspense using
cinematography, sound, or editing
techniques.
