GLOSSARY OF EDITING TECHNIQUES

BY CHARLOTTE FRAZER

TRANSITIONS>>>

CROSS - DISSOLVE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW1KJWqafkU

WIPE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usXca7W_jvM

SUPERIMPOSITIONSuperimposition in video editing refers to combining two or more pieces footage together to create a single video. This means overlaying the first video on top of another video, then allowing both to be seen on the same frame by altering their opacity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-1uU_QSIWw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L77Z16NGaiA

FADE IN AND FADE OUT

One shot fades in and the other shot fades out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bup_zehvBo

CUT

Most common, ongoing straight cuts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctKnXX-Nfg8

CUTTING>>>

GRAPHIC MATCH

Is a cut between either two different objects, two different spaces, or two different compositions in which an object in the two shots graphically match, often helping to establish a strong continuity of action and linking the two shots metaphorically.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI3s5fA7Zhk&feature=fvwp&NR=1

PARALLEL EDITING

A device of narrative construction in which the development of two pieces of action are presented simultaneously. Often to reach an important climax.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts1x6uADFtM

SHOT REVERSE SHOT

The camera alternates back and forth between two characters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm76Ci3qL38

EYELINE MATCH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz0jvz3NE8I

ACTION MATCH

Perspective of the camera changes to create a continuous editing shot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZsUqJYiKHY

JUMP CUT

Two sequential shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions slightly vary. This causes the subject of the shots to appear to "jump" position in a discontinuous way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diNUplP7GZ8

CROSS CUTTING

To demonstrate action happening at the same time in two different scenes. Similar to parallel editing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_I82117oAw

CUTAWAY AND CUT IN SHOTS

A shot away from the main scene and a shot close up in the scene.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjwbwxUX2hY

GENERAL TERMS>>>

CONTINUITY EDITING

Predominant style of film editing and video editing in film and television. The purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the inherent discontinuity of the editing process; it establishes a coherence between shots.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xauSCz1mEk

180’ Rule

MONTAGE EDITING

Series of shots edited to condense time, space & information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvdmOG_VhKQ

LONG TAKE & SHORT TAKE

Long: An uninterrupted shot in a film which lasts much longer than the conventional editing pace either of the film itself or of films in general. It usually lasts several minutes. It can be used for dramatic and narrative effect.

Short: Used in montage, rapid edits from shot to shot. Opposite of long take.

SLOW MOTION

Emphasises a scene...reduces the pace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HPW4hhPKNQ

ELLIPSIS

It is an apparent break in natural time continuity as it is implied in the film's story.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwJUy2xoPj4

EXPANSION OF TIME

The same shot can be shown from multiple angles and repeated...common in sports shots.

POST-PRODUCTION VISUAL EFFECTS

Occurs after the actual end of shooting. Post production also includes:

•Video editing

•Sound effects

•Soundtrack

Visual effects done by green screen...