Editing- Part Two

Chapter Thirteen:

"It was a miracle to me, this transformation of my acorns into oak."

Editing (PART TWO)

The 180 Degree Rule

This was an important continuity aspect to remember. The 180 degree rule helps to maintain continuity by ensuring that the action within a sequence isn't shot over a 180 degree line. If the line is crossed while filming the result will end in a disorientating perspective and will very likely confuse the audience. When filming, if the 180 degree line is crossed the two characters will have appeared to have swapped places and it will look like they have moved.

The Eye Line Match

a common convention which a character looks at something (unseen to the camera) and then the next shot we see what they are looking at. (Youtube : Eye Line Match)

Shot/Reverse Shot

This is where the camera cuts from one subject to another back and fourth to follow a flow of dialogue or interaction. This can be paired with the Eye Line Match. (Show picture)

Match On Action

a technique where two different shots of the same action are put together to make it appear uninterrupted. A shot of a man walking towards another, and then another of him finishing the movement is an example of a MOA shot.

Montage Sequences

a series of clips selected from a theme and thrown together to illustrate a location or setting and give the audience an insight into the films concept. It doesn't have to be in order or make sense.  

Others

Crosscutting - a device used to convey the impression that two or more events are occurring simultaneously. This involves cutting back and fourth between the two scenes. 
Split Screen - where the frame is split into sections so that we can see different events happening at the same time. (Insert Something)

Principles Of Editing

The pace of a sequence is affected by editing.
Editing creates a POV in a sequence- some characters have more screen time.

Narrative information is shown through editing, sometimes the audience can know more about the unfolding events than the characters.