The Magic of Movie Editing Flashcards

Edwin Porter directed The Great Train Robbery, notable for using artistic cuts in film.
D.W. Griffith, known for The Birth of a Nation, pioneered seamless editing and recognized its importance in storytelling.
Alfred Hitchcock, acclaimed for his suspense films like Psycho, mastered editing techniques that heighten tension.

A film frame typically lasts for 1/24 of a second.
Juxtaposition involves placing two elements side by side to create emotional contrast, utilized early by German and Russian filmmakers in the 1920s.
Montage refers to the editing technique that gives emotional meaning through the arrangement of images.
Editing acts as manipulation, shaping audience perceptions and emotions. Editors aim to engage viewers effectively.

Jump cuts, a technique that disrupts the seamless flow of storytelling, emerged from French Nouvelle Vague film movements and was popularized by American films like Bonnie and Clyde.
Jean Luc Godard, who directed Breathless, is credited with pioneering jump cuts, diverging from traditional editing methods.
Fragmenting Time and Space, as seen in Oliver Stone's JFK, allows filmmakers to experiment with editing styles, breaking conventional rules.
Cubist Editing utilizes multiple cameras to capture scenes from various angles, enhancing visual narrative depth.
Fast Editing is characterized by rapid cuts in action scenes, creating a dynamic and exhilarating viewing experience.
Digital Editing revolutionizes the editing process, enabling precise adjustments within the frame using advanced technology.

Propaganda was a significant editing technique in the 1930s and 1940s, especially during wartime, effectively influencing public sentiment.
An actor's performance is heavily influenced by the editor, highlighting the collaborative nature of filmmaking where editing shapes the final portrayal of characters.