Planning Editing Styles
Why is editing important?
Editing is one of the main aspects in the process of film production. It is part of the post production of film making. Editing has grown throughout the years, the first example of films used to be one shot compared to what it is now containing between 1000 and 2000 shots. All of these shots are linked and edited together in some way. This could be by using fades, wipes, dissolves or just the standard cut. The editing guides the pace of the narrative. It can be used to create the feel of danger by fast paced editing and emphasising certain points that may not have been noticed.
Editing Styles
Fade - This is when a scene fades into a black background or a black background fades into a scene.
Straight Cut - When an unexpected cut from one edit to another which may have to signifiance to the narrative.
Dissolve - When a clip is mixed with another and dissapears as the other one appears.
Cross-Cutting - This is when the camera will cut from one action to another action that could show the simultaneity.
Fast Cutting - Refers to several continuous shots for a duration which usually lasts for about 3 seconds or less.
Jump Cut - This is a cut which two sequential shots of the same matter from camera positions that alter very slightly.
Kuleshov Effect - This editing effect can be used to hint at emotions without actually showing them.
Montage - This is the reverse to slow editing that shots are quickly joined together which cretes fast paced motions which feels the scene with excitement.
How will your editing styles help to make your thriller conventional?
As our thriller opening is only limited to 2 minutes we can't overload it with effects. Although we need to use various effects which will satisfy the conventions of a thriller. Fast editing will make my thriller conventional as it is at a fast pace which will buildd the tension of the scene for the audience. Another edit we could use to stick to the conventions is fade, this could relate to the character as to how she is feeling when it dissolves out, showing her disturbed and confused.
You have made a start in describing the different editing styles that you wish to include within your production. But you need to expand on the points that you are making by explaining where you will place them and why?
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