Editing

What is editing?

Editing is the stage when making a film where we hope clips can be joined together and it is how the clips are ordered and structered. Editing can have different speed/pace and special effects can be used.

Editing Terms

Transitions 
This is two ways that shots are joined together. The most common tranisition is a straight cut. This is just a simple cut from one clip to another. It goes straight to the other clip, hense the name straight cut.

• Dissolve - This is a gradual transition from one shot to the other. It fades into the next shot and shows time passing or a change of location.

• Fade to black/white - This is when a shot fades from black to white. This creates a sense of time passing within a scene or if edited with a fast pace it can show a flashback.

• Fade in and out - This is when a shot fades in or out from black. It symbolises the beginning or end of a sequence. It can show something that is peaceful. It even show a montage of separate things happening.

• Cross cutting - This is when action cuts between two sequences to create links, parallels or contrasts between storyline and setting.

• Wipe - A line moves across the screen showing a transition from one shot to another. It is a marker of change.

• Jump cut - An abrupt cut between shots. It makes things look dramatic and it also disorientates the audience.