Editing Techniques

·       Continuity Editing- this is where shot are cut so the narrative is continued. This ensures that there is a smooth flow shot to shot.

·       Jump cut- this is where there is an abrupt switch from one scene to another which may be used deliberately to make a dramatic point. Sometimes boldly used to begin or end action. Alternatively, it may be result of poor pictorial continuity, perhaps from deleting a section.

·       Transition- this is where one shot is cut to another shot. This implies a change of time/location or a connection between character/scenes. There are different ways this can be done:

-Fade- this is when a shot fades into black or white.

-Wipe- this happen when one shot pushes the other off frame.

-Dissolve/cross face- this is when one shot is merged into thefollowing shot making a superimposed. The longer it takes the more noticeably the superimposed.

·       Match cut-In a 'matched cut' a familiar relationship between the shots (like colour, shape, size) which makes the change seem smooth.

·       Shot reverse shot- this is when a shot is a staple of editing in dialogue sequences. It utilizes the 180 degree rule, the eye line match, and rule of change among others.