Introduction to Editing

The Glooming

What is elliptical editing?

It allows it to fill in the gaps and keeps the story going.

Why are longs shots used?

To give the shot more effect and it makes it feel as if she is alone.

What is 'non-diagetic' sound?

Sound whose source is neither visible on screen nor has been implied to be present in the actions of the narrator's commentary and sounds whites are added for dramatic effect.

How do we know she is bending down to pick up the ring? (What shots are used and why?)

The camera is focused on the ring and everything around the ring is out of focus, therefore we know what she is looking at. Medium shot of face then the camera focused on a close-up of the ring.

Hustle

Overhead establishing shot - what does this achieve?

It sets out the space of which the event takes place.

What is shot-reverse-shot?

By cutting back and forth between two men, we assume they're talking.

What is eye-line matching?

It makes us guess that they're looking at each other.

Why do we cut to the other members of the group?

So we can see their face and so that we can see their reactions.

What is a wipe?

To move the action to a different location and time.

What is the effect of using quick cuts?

It creates a fast rhythm and keeps the story moving.