Introduction to editng

EDITING INTRODUCTION WORKSHEET
Today, you will learn the basics about editing techniques and then have a go at writing a short analysis of a film using the new terminology you have learnt.
Follow the instructions and use the links below.
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/education/teachingwithfilm/introtoediting.html
a) Watch the 'Introduction to Editing' video. Take notes about editing here:
The Gloaming
• What is editing?

• What is Elliptical editing?


• Why are long shots used?

• What is ‘non-diagetic sound’?


• How do we know she is bending down to pick up the ring? (what shots are used and why?)

Hustle
• Overhead establishing shot – what does this achieve?

• What is Shot-Reverse-Shot?


• What is Eye-line matching?

• Why do we cut to the other members of the group?


• What is a wipe?


• What is the effect of using quick cuts?




b) Now watch ‘Editing: The Invisible Art’ and take notes:
• How can editing build tension and pace?


• What is crosscutting?


• What are reaction shots?


• What is seamless editing?


• What is a jump cut?


• What is a flash back and what does it achieve?


• How can editing be used poetically?



C. Watch ‘Playing with Time’ – watch the film ‘The Gloaming’. Write a short evaluation of the editing used in this film. Refer to detailed examples from the film and use the terminology you have learnt today.








6. Editor Job profile: http://www.skillset.org/film/jobs/post/article_4732_1.asp
Read the Film editor job profile. Then, summarise in your own words the key aspects of being an editor. Explain what other people the editor works with and the skills needed.
Editor Job Role:




7. Finally - Read through your blog post and check for spelling and label your post 16.1.1. Upload this to your blog.