Editing

Editing

Editing prepares a written material for publication by correcting, condensing to otherwise modifying it. Furthermore, editing revises and prepares a written, audio or video material for final production. Editing removes grammatical and typographical errors, eliminates parts not suitable for the targeted audience and proper sequencing to achieve a smooth, unbroken flow of narrative. Editing works with raw footage, selecting shots and combining them into sequences to create a finished motion picture. It works with layers of images, story, dialogue, music and pacing. 

Cut is an abrupt, but usually trivial film transition from one sequence to another. Dissolve is a gradual transition from one image to another. The terms fade-out (also called fade to black) and fade-in are used to describe a transition to and from a blank image. A jump cut is a cut in editing which two sequential shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that vary only slightly. The gives an effect of jumping forwards in time.

I think a shot reverse shot helps the narrative and generates meaning because it is used normally when two characters are having a conversation. The camera switches between the characters which presents to the audience their reactions and emotions. This gives the audience an idea of the relationship between the characters, characters personalities and they develop an understanding of the plot. 

The reason the 180 degree rule is so important is that the break in the continuity and the disconcerting effect it can have on the viewer would upset the illusion of reality as the perspective is disrupted. It is important that the rule is adhered to in order to preserve the realism and believability of the film. 

The point of view shot is sometimes taken over a characters shoulder who remains visible on screen to represent their point of view or it is shared to represent a joint point of view of two or more characters. It is used so the audience can see through the eyes of the subject, this creates an impression of the characters perspective for the audience which can create a tense atmosphere. 

Parallel editing (also known as cross cutting) is the technique of alternating two or more scenes that often happen simultaneously but in different locations. If the scenes are simultaneous, they culminate in a single place. 

I think parallel editing creates suspense which adds interest and excitement to an otherwise boring 

sequence. The point of view shot creates suspense when the audience doesn't know who the character is or who's perspective their seeing through e.g. villain. I think the cut transition creates suspense because it is very sharp and unexpected which makes the audience feel anxious but intrigued of what is going to happen next. 

Timing is important because it creates the tension and suspense which builds the audiences anticipation. The timing for shots and transitions is vital for jump scares, developing a tense plot and atmosphere and expressing a characters emotions. Also, timing is very important for sound, if the music and timing doesn't correlate then it would disrupt the continue flow and reduce tension and suspense which would disinterest the audience.

The continuity editing system is a system of cutting used to maintain continuous and clear narrative action by following a set of rules. This emphasizes smooth transition of time and space. This system gives the viewer a concrete physical narration to follow. The continuity system is broken into two categories: temporal continuity and partial continuity.

The main problem why editing strives to become invisible is because  once the final product has been created the target audience just focuses purely on the product but not on the hard work that created this product. Many people don't realise or considerate the amount of work and skill that goes into editing, so editing becomes invisible. When watching a film, people don't appreciate the sound, transitions, camera shot and angles etc... which is all editing. This 'invisible art' involves creative but complex gradual processes to create the final product which takes a lot of time and hard work.