{* Task A *}
The Gloaming
Editing is putting together a series of shots whilst cutting some bits and inserting sound and/or text when necessary. It's the process in which raw shots are polished for their final version.
Elliptical editing is cutting out unnecessary parts in order to make the shot shorter which gets to the point quicker. For example, a shot of a women going to sleep will not include the process in which she sleeps, however, a shot of when she wakes up. In that way, the viewers will connect the dots and realise that she was asleep the entire time.
Long shots are used to show where the main character is- their location and whether they're alone. Usually, it shows their surroundings and current atmosphere.
Non-diagetic sounds are the sounds inserted during the editing process of the shots which weren't present when shooting. For example, when the woman was picking up her boyfriend's shirt, the only sounds present were the water dripping and sounds of nature. However, after the edit, a note of music was inserted for the viewers. This helps to build up the tension of the atmosphere.
The use of elliptical editing and eye-line matching made the process of picking up the ring effectively faster. There was no need to show her bending down therefore, that part wasn't shot. There was also no need to show what she was looking at by panning. The use of eye-line matching made that easier by simply showing a close up of the ring (the object she was 'supposedly' looking at in the previous shot).
Hustle
Overhead establishing shot helps to achieve the context in which the sequence of shots have been edited. It shows the place where the action will be taking place. For example, the camera shot the scene in the beginning from behind the standing man giving us (the viewers) a clear shot of the place and the people included and where they're sitting.
Shot-reverse-shot is where the director cuts back and forth between people conversing. This helps to avoid constant panning and gets to the point quickly. For example, the standing man looks off-screen and below whilst Sean looks off-screen and up. This makes it seem like they're addressing each other.
Eye-line matching is used to get to the point more quickly rather that shooting the entire scene. For example, the standing man is shown to be looking down whilst Sean up. This allows the viewers to assume that they're looking at each other. Usually, eye-line matching shows what the character is looking at.
Cutting to the other members of the group is used to show their facial reactions to what is being said. Also, to add more to the shot of the conversation. This is done in order to maintain the flow of the scene which makes it less boring to watch.
For example, if the conversation was shot only at those who were speaking, the conversation would get boring. However, if you shoot the other characters it will develop a more realistic atmosphere in which everyone's reaction is included. In this case however, it's done to show the characters' reactions to both the plan and each other.
Cutting to the other members of the group is used to show their facial reactions to what is being said. Also, to add more to the shot of the conversation. This is done in order to maintain the flow of the scene which makes it less boring to watch.
For example, if the conversation was shot only at those who were speaking, the conversation would get boring. However, if you shoot the other characters it will develop a more realistic atmosphere in which everyone's reaction is included. In this case however, it's done to show the characters' reactions to both the plan and each other.
A wipe is part of the Mise en Scene in which it moves the "action into a different location and time".
The effect of using quick cuts is to convey the speed in which the con-artists work at. This is because they're always on the lookout for new hustles therefore, they work quickly. So the quick cuts were used to show exactly that.
{* Task B *}
Editing can be used to build tension and pace by making the shots shorter and frequent. In this way, both the events happening and the reaction of the character will look to be shot simultaneously. The shots will come one after the other in a quick pace which builds an atmosphere of tension. At the same time, the the pace will pick up in a continuity manner.
Cross-cutting is an edit in which shots are broken up and re-arranged. Usually, it's used to show different actions supposedly happening at the same time. It can build tension. For example, a shot of a man struggling whilst climbing a hill will be cut throughout; a shot of another man climbing the hill on the other side will be inserted between the cuts. In this way, it will seem as though both are climbing at the same time.
Reaction shots are shots of the characters' reaction or response. The characters on boats looking up whilst the two men climb the hill is an example of a reaction shot. It can be used to build tension as it depicts emotions such as worry. In this way, the viewer will understand that both men are at risk of falling.
Seamless editing is editing in a way that makes the edits look invisible. For example, the reaction shots and cross-cutting seemed natural all throughout, this is because it was done in a way in which the edits fit in well. The tension built was enough of a decoy to draw away the viewer's attention from the edit.
A jump cut is cutting a scene suddenly and resuming the shot with a different frame. For example, the man shown to strike at a huge copper bowl is cut abruptly and another shot of the same man in the same location and position is shown except with a smaller bowl. It's often used to deliberately reveal the edit rather than hide it.
Flash back is an edit in which it takes you back in time; usually used to depict a character's back story. It explains how the character got to where they currently are. It adds tension, drama and interest to a story.
Editing can be used poetically by purposefully excluding explicit shots. In this way, it will make the viewers work harder to decipher the scene and the meaning behind it.
Teacher: Sue Venables
The effect of using quick cuts is to convey the speed in which the con-artists work at. This is because they're always on the lookout for new hustles therefore, they work quickly. So the quick cuts were used to show exactly that.
{* Task B *}
Editing can be used to build tension and pace by making the shots shorter and frequent. In this way, both the events happening and the reaction of the character will look to be shot simultaneously. The shots will come one after the other in a quick pace which builds an atmosphere of tension. At the same time, the the pace will pick up in a continuity manner.
Cross-cutting is an edit in which shots are broken up and re-arranged. Usually, it's used to show different actions supposedly happening at the same time. It can build tension. For example, a shot of a man struggling whilst climbing a hill will be cut throughout; a shot of another man climbing the hill on the other side will be inserted between the cuts. In this way, it will seem as though both are climbing at the same time.
Reaction shots are shots of the characters' reaction or response. The characters on boats looking up whilst the two men climb the hill is an example of a reaction shot. It can be used to build tension as it depicts emotions such as worry. In this way, the viewer will understand that both men are at risk of falling.
Seamless editing is editing in a way that makes the edits look invisible. For example, the reaction shots and cross-cutting seemed natural all throughout, this is because it was done in a way in which the edits fit in well. The tension built was enough of a decoy to draw away the viewer's attention from the edit.
A jump cut is cutting a scene suddenly and resuming the shot with a different frame. For example, the man shown to strike at a huge copper bowl is cut abruptly and another shot of the same man in the same location and position is shown except with a smaller bowl. It's often used to deliberately reveal the edit rather than hide it.
Flash back is an edit in which it takes you back in time; usually used to depict a character's back story. It explains how the character got to where they currently are. It adds tension, drama and interest to a story.
Editing can be used poetically by purposefully excluding explicit shots. In this way, it will make the viewers work harder to decipher the scene and the meaning behind it.
Teacher: Sue Venables
