Thursday, 16 February 2012

Technical code: Editing

Non-linear editing using software such
as Adobe Premiere replaced traditional
linear editing. This involved splicing
actual celluloid film strips together.
Non-linear editing makes editing, adding
effects, text, etc. so much easier, faster
and cheaper 
Continuity techniques: shot/reverse shot, eye-line match/POV, graphic match, action match, cutaway; insert, 180 degree rule.
Identification with characters: length of screen time, short/long take, POV and reaction shots, voice-over, close ups.
Transitions: cut, dissolve, fade-in, fade-out, wipe.
Effects: superimposition of images, titles, graphics and CGI (things added in post production). 
Editing to generate suspense: cross cutting, maipulation of time, jump cuts, pace of editing, ellipsis/expansion of time, speed changes.
memory jogger: Continuity, Identification, Transitions, Effects - CITEE