Task 3- (AS1)

Styles of editing
The style of editing is how shots are linked together. The movement from one shot to another is a transition. 

The 180 degree rule- is a basic guideline that states that two characters for other elements in the same scene should always have the same left/right relationship to each other. If your   passes over the imaginary axis connection the two subjects, it is called crossing the line.

Eye line match- this where the camera films the actor looking at something off screen and then we cut, then show a shot of what they were looking at.

Match on action- we see a character start an action in one shot and then see them continue it in the next. An example is some walking through a door.




Graphic match- is a cut in film editing between either two different objects or spaces in which an object graphically match this helps to continue the action into another shot this links one scene to another. We an example of this in space odyssey when the ape throws a bone into the air and it is graphically matched in another shot by a satellite in space.






 
Here are different ways in which you can make your shots transition.

Dissolves-this is when you fade one shot of off the screen whilst another one fades in. The viewers will be able to see both shots in the center of the screen whilst the dissolve is at the mid point.

Fades- this is when an image gradually goes black or white. one shot will fade so that only the black or white image is shown. This usually happens when the actor is having a flash back or the end of a section within the narrative.

Straight cut- this is a form of invisible transition. One shot moves rapidly to the next without the audience noticing and attracting the audiences attention. The straight cut makes the film/ TV program remain as though it is reality. They do not break any belief which is believed. 

 



Shot and reverse shot- this is when one character is shown looking at another character they maybe off-screen, then the other character is shown looking back at the first character. Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer think that they are looking at each other.

Wipes- this is when one image is pushed off of the screen by another. The image can be pushed left or right. Wipes are usually used when you are changing location but the character is still moving.  

Jump Cut- this is when the viewers attention is brought into focus very suddenly. This cut is also known as a discontuity, because you are breaking the continuity editing. It will appear as though part of the film has been cut out. Jump cut is used to startle the viewer or to draw their attention to something. Here we see the woman sitting her then suddenly she has a mirror in her hand.

Montage editing- A montage editing is when there are all different images edited quickly together. A montage is usually used to portray confusion, tension or commotion. The quick cuts forces the viewer to consider the connection between the pictures being shown. A montage is used in the film 'Team America'.

Cutting to rhythm- this is when the editing of the film fits well the rhythm being played. This is used in 'The Good The bad And The Ugly.

Cross Cutting- this is when there are two shots of two different sequences which are in two different locations. This suggest that they are happening at the same time.

Editing rhythm- this is when the rhythm or the beat is being used to create pulse(heartbeat), beat or tempo. The different sounds can be used to create different types of settings.