Introduction to editng

Introduction to editng

EDITING INTRODUCTION WORKSHEET
Today, you will learn the basics about editing techniques and then have a go at writing a short analysis of a film using the new terminology you have learnt.
Follow the instructions and use the links below.
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/education/teachingwithfilm/introtoediting.html
a) Watch the 'Introduction to Editing' video. Take notes about editing here:
The Gloaming
• What is editing?

Editing is a process of selecting from differnt shots and putting them together to create a story

• What is Elliptical editing?


• Why are long shots used?

• What is ‘non-diagetic sound’?


• How do we know she is bending down to pick up the ring? (what shots are used and why?)

Hustle
• Overhead establishing shot – what does this achieve?

• What is Shot-Reverse-Shot?


• What is Eye-line matching?

• Why do we cut to the other members of the group?


• What is a wipe?

a transition used to move from one location to another


• What is the effect of using quick cuts?




b) Now watch ‘Editing: The Invisible Art’ and take notes:
• How can editing build tension and pace?


• What is crosscutting?

cross cutting is to build tension


• What are reaction shots?

is what is going on in the film


• What is seamless editing?

the viewer is not aware of the editing because so much is happening on screen i.e action thrillers ,although we know what editing is but we get carried away with the story and get into the film


• What is a jump cut?

Jump cut is an editing technique that was originaly avoided by directors but then later on seen as a very affective technique , it gives the director the power


• What is a flash back and what does it achieve?

it explains the back story of things , shows the history of an event


• How can editing be used poetically?

Putting different shots with eachother without it telling a story but having some sort of link , making the audience think.



C. Watch ‘Playing with Time’ – watch the film ‘The Gloaming’. Write a short evaluation of the editing used in this film. Refer to detailed examples from the film and use the terminology you have learnt today.








6. Editor Job profile: http://www.skillset.org/film/jobs/post/article_4732_1.asp
Read the Film editor job profile. Then, summarise in your own words the key aspects of being an editor. Explain what other people the editor works with and the skills needed.
Editor Job Role:




7. Finally - Read through your blog post and check for spelling and label your post 16.1.1. Upload this to your blog.