Editing Research

Editing

Editing is the term used to describe association of shots and the way in which they are put together. 

Editing Terms

Match on action

Two shots that match and show continuity of space and time. For example, the opening of a door from behind and then from in the front made to look like one continuous action. 

Continuity editing

Creates a sense of realism as time is continuously moving forward. It is the most common use of editing as it does not draw attention to the editing process. 

Cross Cutting

When scenes alternate and interweave with each other, normally use to combine 

different locations, it builds tension and suspense as it is usually quick paced. (Sometimes known as parallel editing) 

Freeze Frame

Stopping a sequence in particular event to focus especially on a specific element. 

Jump Cut

A sharp transition in between either a continuous shot to highlight an advance in time or between two  similar shots for a sense of uneasiness. 

Flashback

A moment in a sequence when an event from previous time prior to the current narrative is shown.

Visual Effects

Used to change previously filmed elements such as removing an object from the scene or vice versa. 

Montage Editing

A series of unconnected sequences in order to create an effect with a meaning. 

 


Credits 

The information such as names of actors etc, at the beginning and end of a film.

Cutaways

A short shot that interrupts continuous action with an insert of another action. Such as an object or person followed by a cutback to the original shot.

Shot Reverse Shot

When one character is looking at another (usually off screen) and then the other character is shown looking back. 

-Caera Mendez