Research: Editing

Editing is important because the speed of editing can empathise the  reaction. Each film is joined together at certain points. The length of each shot determines the pace of the film and helps determine the mood.

 There are many different examples of editing:

Fast editing:
This is when clips are cut at a faster pace than normal; this can be used to build up suspence in the scene and often happens in a thriller during an attack which creates fearful excitement amongst the audience.

Slow editing:
This is the opposite of fast editing; it is when clips are cut at a slower pace which is used to create a build up of tension and capture action. Often used in a thriller to let the audience know that something exciting may be about to take place.

Straight cut:
When one shot moves into another shot in an edit and it does not confuse the audience. This allows them to keep track of what is going on.

Fade to black:
When one shot goes/moves into another and there is a black filter in between.This can be used to make the audience clear of the separate scenes.

Wipe cut
When the shot slides into another.

Dissolve:
When one shot disintegrates into another.

Reaction shot:
Any shot in which a subject reacts to a previous shot; often used as a cutaway. This can build up suspense and make the audience feel like something bad has or is about to happen.

Montage:
This is the speed of editing, where shots are quickly juxtaposed together to create excitement.

180 degrees rule:
The camera must not shoot on the other side of the line to prevent confusion for the audience. Often used when filming a conversation between two characters. This makes it clear to the audience what is going on in the conversation scene and not leave them confused.

Shot reverse shot:
This is used in film where a conversation is taking place and it is when one shot quickly followers another. Again making sure the audience is not confused and making the conversation scene clear.

Jump cut:
A drastic camera movement that is noticeable to the eye. This is when  the shot almost 'jumps'. Can be used in thrillers so create suspense and excitement into the audience.

These techniques have given me a wider idea of what i would consider using in my own thriller, such as, slow editing then fast editing, reaction shots and fade to black.