Introduction

Hello, were here to talk to you today about editing. We will be talking
about the different technology used, the purpose of editing and the codes
and conventions. We hope you find the video informative and
entertaining.

(Insert text - Technology)

Editing has evolved over the years, starting with machines like Moviola or
the Flatbed editor, the Flatbed editor was able to edit picture and sound
together, something which had never been done before.

(During dialogue - Insert images of Moviola/Flatbed)

Old technology only allowed people to edit in Non-Linear.

Now as technology has advanced people are able to move their files
around however theyd like, allowing them to order the film as they like,
either Linear or Non-Linear.

The most popular digital editing software tends to be Finalcut, Avid and
Premiere Pro. They allow you to edit the video and audio separately. It is
used by amateurs working on homemade projects and professionals
working on feature films.

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(Insert text Purpose of Editing)

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(insert text Storytelling)

In editing the sequence is vital, the clips need to be order to form a

narrative. It needs to be arranged in an engaging order that holds the
audiences attention. Films are commonly edited following the narrative,
starting with a beginning, climax and end. However sometimes directors
change the order to hold the audiences attention, an example of this is
Quentin Tarantinos famous Pulp Fiction.

(During dialogue - Insert clips of Pulp Fiction, Memento, Cloud Atlas,

eternal sunshine of a spotless mind)

(Insert text Combing shots into sequences)

This is the placement of filmed footage. Its ensuring that they are placed
in the best position which makes the film flow. Once the shots have been
individually edited then they can be placed into a successful sequence.
Its important that the editing is done smoothly so it is unnoticeable by
the audience.

(During dialogue - Insert clips from a combination of popular films)

(Insert text Creating Pace)

This is where the film speeds up or slows down to match the narrative of
the film. Chase scenes are edited at a quick pace, the shots are cut
quickly to create a tense atmosphere. Whereas horror films will use a
slower pace, this creates suspense allowing the audience to feel scared
and on edge.

(During dialogue Insert clips from chase scenes and horror films)

(Insert text Conventions and techniques used in editing)

(Insert text Seamless)

Seamless is well matched cuts, making sure the action flows nicely
without people noticing.
This can be seen in the car chase scene in Vantage Point.

(Insert text Continuity)

Continuity is cutting footage to maintain continuous and clear narrative.

Continuity is vital in editing, if continuity is not done well then it can
distract the viewer from the film.

(Insert text Motivation)

Motivation is the most basic form of editing, it simply alludes to something

which is not in the frame and then cuts to an item or event. (include clips
from films)

(Insert text Montage)

Montage is a series of short shots that are edited into a sequence to show
a large period of time quickly. A famous montage is from the Rocky films.
(includes clips from Rocky, Up and Night Crawler)

(Insert text Providing and with-holding information)

This means limiting the information given out so the viewers are left
guessing and asking questions. (Include clips from Sherlock, Usual
Suspects, Seven)

(Insert text Jump Cutting)

Jump cut is a transition between two shots which appears to jump due to
the way shots are framed in relationship to each other. (Include scenes
from films with jump cuts)
(Insert text Cross Cutting)

This is a technique which is used within most films to establish action

occurring at the same time in two different locations. (Include clips from
films with cross cutting)

(Insert text 180 degree rule)

A cinematic guideline that states two characters within a scene should

maintain the same left/right relationship to one another. (Include clips with
180 degree rule)

(Insert text Single camera technique: Shot-Reverse shot)

Where one character is shown looking at another character and then

another character is shown looking back at the first character (Include
clips from Wes Anderson films and over film conversations)

(Insert text Use of transitions Separate text for Cut, Dissolve, Fade)

Cut is an abrupt but usually trivial film transition from one to another.

Dissolve is an editing technique where one clip dissolves, or fades to the

next.

The fade in and fade out usually signal the beginning and end of a film.

(Include clips from films matching these transitions)

(Insert text Cutting to soundtrack)

A technique where each cut influenced by the style of music heard in the
background. (Include clips from films)

Outro-
Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed this video.