LO4 Edit decision list

LO4 Edit decision list

Continuity Editing:

When editing different clips for a certain viewing there are different kinds of editing that could take place. One of these is continuity editing. This is when clips/scenes are edited to make the film have a good flow and make it seem more professional.

Cutting/Matching on action: 

There are also other techniques like cutting on action or matching on action. This is when the editor combines two similar clips that need to be combined, to make it seem like it is one shot. This allows for scenes to be shot after long periods, but still allowing the clips to be of one shot and look more professional.

Shot reverse shot:

The other technique is using shot reverse shot. This is when a director might film a shot, like an interview, by showing the perspective of one person. Like showing the point of views of two different characters that are in a dialogue. This gives the effect that the character is speaking to the viewer when in reality they are not. This immerses the viewers more, which is helpful, as it will allow are documentaries interviews to be more realistic and interactive.

180-degree shot: 

Another technique is 180 degree shooting. This is when the camera is placed in a position that allows both characters that are opposite each other, in conversation to be seen. This is a good technique as it allows for the features of the characters to be seen more clearly, which will engage the audience greater.

Cross cutting: 

Cross cutting is also another editing technique that can be used while editing a film. This is a technique that cuts back and forth from two different scenes. This technique could be used to show a narrator talking about a certain topic with his own gestures, but then cutting to an example of the narration at certain intervals.

Cut-away & Cut-in:

Cut away and cut in shots can also be used in editing. This is when during a film the main scene is cutaway from or cut into. This technique can be used to show the detail on a certain product in a film, cut in, or to show how a certain scene is being shot, cut away.

Overview:

The editing techniques that have been stated above can be used in the editing of our documentary to make it appear more professional. Techniques like these can be used to increase the effect of the interviews that are in the documentary. They can also be used to improve the flow of the documentary to make it feel like it has all been taken in one shot. This will be helpful as our documentary is about the effects of violent movies and games on life. These techniques can be used for things like the narration of a topic, like showing emotions on a characters face, adding intensity to a certain topic and other features.