Types of editing are..
- Fades - used both fast and slow paced, They are used in order to show the passing of time or to show institutional information
- Jump cuts- they are used in order to show another setting at the same time, sometimes the previous and new scene are superimposed next to each other to show they are at the same time.
- Cuts - they are used in order to show a brand new scene with no link to the previous.
- Bridges - they are used in TV shows such as friends, bridges are where the scenes stop and a part of the setting is shown (the coffee house in 'Friends') the the next scene it played, This helps to show the passing of time.
- Wipes are used in order to show several scenes straight after each other, they show that they are linked in some way but may not be from the same time.
- Fast paced Edits are used to create chaos or to make the action seem more tense or effective. these are mainly seen in action and horror films
- Slow paced edits are used in order to create a relaxed atmosphere or even a tense moment in the film, These types of edits can be seen in dramas and also thrillers, the slow paced feel creates tension and emotion.
I have also conducted some research on editing. I wanted to see how much an effect that editing has on the mood and vibe of a trailer. I used three totally contrasting trailers in order to do this they were; 'Super', 'Ward no.6' and 'Film Socialisme'.
Trailer 1 - Super
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I found out that in the comedy/action film the editing was fairly fast paced; this was in order to create the idea of action and chaos. I also noticed that when he was creating the superhero suit cuts and a zoom lens were used in order to show every part of the costume without having to spend to long on that scene, this was a really effective technique as this showed the audience detail without the long wait. I also liked the use of green screens as they gave a comic effect and made the trailer seem like the old superhero films with the 'POW' and 'BOOM' actions. I also liked the use of animation alongside the real footage as this gave a comic effect without the film becoming too child orientated.
Trailer 2 - Ward no.6
The editing used in this particular trailer was a lot slower paced than the previous trailer. This was to make the editing seem relaxed whilst the on-screen action ans soundtrack suggest otherwise. I like the use of the fade and blur at the beginning of the trailer as it seems as though it is bringing life inside the asylum into focus. I also noticed the used of a very slow paced across wipe, this is used to make all of the patients featured seem linked. Right at the end of the trailer a fade is used along with a zoom lens, this is used to show a patient stood in the corridor, with this very slow paced fade and zoom helps to create the feeling of the passing of time.
Trailer 3 - Film Socialisme
Film socialisme had a very unexpected editing that was used, The music was quite slow paced and classical whereas the on-screen action was fast paced and chaotic; in order to create this effect time-lapse film was used along with very rapid cuts. Also instead of using a fade to the information the text was superimposed on top of the screen instead this made it seem even more unstructured and chaotic.
I have found out that ...
- Having fast paced edits creates chaos and uncertainty
- Having slow paced edits not only creates tension but can also make comedy moments more noticeable
- Time-lapse film is a great way to create chaos and to confuse the audience, this in itself is an effective way to entice to audience into finding out more about the film.
- Using a slow paced wipe is an effective way to show that something in linked
- By using Jump cuts and fades you can cut out the not important parts of a scene, it also helps to create a jumpy, confused action; as shown in Ward no.6
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