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What is editing in film?
What is editing in film?
- One shot is instantaneously replaced by the next (correct)
- Cutting to Continuity is the main focus
- Action occurs in separate locations at the same time
- A way of shooting scenes for adequate coverage
What is continuity editing designed to do?
What is continuity editing designed to do?
- Show all events literally
- Be seamless and invisible (correct)
- Introduce jump cuts
- Make the cuts noticeable
Who pioneered parallel action?
Who pioneered parallel action?
Edwin S. Porter
Who pioneered cutting to continuity?
Who pioneered cutting to continuity?
What did the Lumiere Brothers' cinematograph allow?
What did the Lumiere Brothers' cinematograph allow?
What does cutting on action mean?
What does cutting on action mean?
What is cutting on glance?
What is cutting on glance?
What is cutting on dialogue?
What is cutting on dialogue?
What does cutting to continuity aim to preserve?
What does cutting to continuity aim to preserve?
Who is considered the father of filmmaking?
Who is considered the father of filmmaking?
What is a master shot?
What is a master shot?
What does parallel action imply?
What does parallel action imply?
What is the 180 degree rule?
What is the 180 degree rule?
What is the 30 degree rule?
What is the 30 degree rule?
What is a jump cut?
What is a jump cut?
What characterizes classical cutting?
What characterizes classical cutting?
Study Notes
Editing Concepts
- Editing: A process where one shot is instantly replaced by another.
- Continuity Editing: Designed to ensure a seamless and invisible flow between shots.
Pioneers of Film Editing
- Edwin S. Porter: Recognized for pioneering Parallel Action in filmmaking.
- Georges Méliès: Known for pioneering Cutting to Continuity techniques.
- D.W. Griffith: Dubbed 'the Father of Filmmaking,' he developed the language of Classical Cutting.
Techniques in Editing
- Cutting on Action: Involves starting an action in one shot and seamlessly flowing into another.
- Cutting on Glance: The cut follows a character's eye movement, creating a point of view effect.
- Cutting on Dialogue: Utilizes shot-reverse-shot techniques to depict conversations between characters.
- Cutting to Continuity: Aims to preserve the fluidity of an event without showing every detail.
Essential Concepts and Rules
- Master Shot: A comprehensive shot that captures an entire scene, often starting with a long shot before moving closer.
- Parallel Action: Involves editing to imply actions occurring simultaneously in different locations, also known as "cross-cutting."
- 180 Degree Rule: A principle ensuring the camera stays on one side of an invisible axis, maintaining spatial relationships.
- 30 Degree Rule: Requires a camera angle change of at least thirty degrees between cuts for continuity preservation.
- Jump Cut: A noticeable break in continuity, typically undesirable within Continuity Editing practices.
Overview of Classical Cutting
- Classical Cutting: The dominant editing style in Hollywood, employing Continuity Editing techniques for decades.
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Test your knowledge of classical film editing techniques with this quiz. Explore key terms, pioneers, and concepts like editing and continuity editing to enhance your understanding of cinematic narratives.
