Notes on Editing

                                         Editing

What is Editing?

Putting clips in order so they make sense.

Transitions

These are the way two shots are joined together. Straight cut is the most common type of transition. Keep continuity.

Dissolve

A gradual transition from one shot to another. Can show a move from one location to another.

Fade to Black/White

One shot fades in or out to or from black or white. Can create a sense of time passing or flashbacks.

Cross-Cutting

Action cuts between two sequences to create links, parallels or contrasts between two storylines. Creates tension.

Analysing Editing – Coldplay-Clocks

When does the shot change?

The shot changes when there is a break in the song or the shot is changing to emphasis to a different member of the band. When the song speeds up the shots change more frequently and at a much quicker pace. This shows that the chorus is more important and the song is at a quicker pace during the chorus when compared to the verses.

What is the effect of the editing?

The editing changes the emphasis from one band member to another. It also shows the change of pace in a song. For example, it speeds up during the chorus.

How fast/slow is the editing?

The pace of the editing is quite slow during the verses but is at a quicker pace during the chorus. The slow pace at the beginning of the song and the gradual incline of pace builds momentum during the song.