Editing techniques

Continuity editing- maintains a continues way of filming things that are moving or linking shots in a way that it seems continues. It brings attention to the audience, such as characters, and also shows action and reaction.

Transitions- straight cut, where one shot cuts straight to the next one, which also keeps continuity and keeps the film’s rhythm.

Dissolve- This is a transition that is presenting time because it slowly dissolves into another shot.

Fade to black/white- one shot fades in or out black or white, which also creates a sense of time passing, or if done quickly enough, flash backs.

Fade in/out- This shows chaos and disorientation if time. If used as an end sequence, it suggests peace.

Cross- cutting- When an action cuts between sequences to create contrast between two story lines, which can create tension.

Wipe- a line moves across the screen and almost wipes out what is on the screen. This is used so much now because it is a bit old fashion, but can create a marker of change/ location/ time.

Jump- cut- a jump cut is when two shots are put together in a way that would make us jump. Some, can be done my bad editing but some have a nice effect in thrillers if we want to create tension and panic.

Shot reverse shot- this shows when two people are speaking and the camera goes from one person that is either speaking to another person that is listening, which gives the impression of conversation.

Match on action- Shots are edited together to show how actions profress through time- shows cause and effect.