Addtional Editing handouts

Here are the other editing handouts you have been given:

FILM STUDIES AND MEDIA STUDIES AT AS LEVEL

THE EDITING PROCESS AND EDITING USES

Most of the information and explanations on this topic are found in your booklets. This handout is designed to record your notes and analysis while you are in lessons on editing.

1 What is editing and what are its uses?








What kinds of joins are available to film makers? Make notes below.




1 Type of Join:
Example from:
One advantage of this join:




2 Type of Join:
Example from:
One advantage of this join:




3 Type of Join:
Example from:
One advantage of this join:



4 Type of Join:
Example from:
One advantage of this join:


2 How does editing manipulate time?

Pace

For each of the extracts, suggest reasons and effects to explain the pace of editing.
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Acceleration/Speed








Comment on the effect of this post-production technique below:


Slow Motion


Comment on the use of this technique in the example/s you are shown.


Overlapping Editing
How is this achieved?



What might be the reason for doing this?



Working with the story order
What is the effect for the viewer of editing decisions made here in relation to the story order?


EDITING HANDOUT 2:

FILM STUDIES AS LEVEL, UNIT FM1

THE EDITING PROCESS AND EDITING USES – PART TWO

As for the previous work on editing, you will find all of the terms and further application exercises in your booklets. This handout is designed to organise your notes.

3 How does editing manipulate ‘space’?
When we talk about ‘space’ in a film analysis context, we mean ‘location’ or setting.

What illusion of space can editing create?
Why is this important in the creation of a story world?






Draw a sequence of 2 shots below that would appear to take place in adjoining rooms, but may not be filmed in adjoining places. Include labels for shot size, angle and movement. Include arrows to show character and camera movement.









In the extract viewed, explain below how the illusion may be achieved.

Extract from:



Define ‘Parallel Editing’ below:



Using the extract as an example, explain what a film maker might use this technique for:




Define ‘Cross Cutting’ below:



What is cross cutting used for?


What is the difference between Parallel Editing and Cross Cutting?
Draw the diagrams below to show the relationship between the cutting and the action in each.














What is split screen used for? What examples do you know of its use?



What is Hollywood or Classical Montage Editing?
What can it be used for?

Examples: