A transition is used to describe the continuation from one shot the the next one. Although many films simply cut to the next scene others use a effect to continue. Effects such as dissolving, fading or wiping are used in many films.
One example that uses many transitions are the early Star Wars Films. On many occasions an effect is used to change shots especially when its in a different location. For example for the first part of Star Wars Episode 4, we see the space ship flying away from the planet, then a diagonal wipe is used to cut to the planet where we see the robots.
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Cutting to soundtrack
Cutting to soundtrack is when the editing keeps up with the pace of the music. For example in music videos they would be fast editing for fast tempo songs.
An example of this is in Hadouken - M.A.D. the song is very fast paced at certain points, and during the fighting scenen the edid cuts to the beat.
An example of this is in Hadouken - M.A.D. the song is very fast paced at certain points, and during the fighting scenen the edid cuts to the beat.
Monday, 18 October 2010
Cutaways
Cutaways are used to cut from one shot to another. If there is a shot of a person standing, and we want to see where he was standing or who he was with, a cutaway would be used to show this.
For example in this shot we see the main character placing a knife in the dirt. A cutaway is used to show where he is and to widen the shot.
For example in this shot we see the main character placing a knife in the dirt. A cutaway is used to show where he is and to widen the shot.
Saturday, 16 October 2010
180 Rule
The 180 rule is a rule used by filmmakers, that says that for example if there is a conversation between two characters, the camera should not cross a line the goes between them as this can confuse the audience.
For example in the beginning of this scene we see Neo and the agent standing across from each other. The camera only stays on one side of the imaginary line.
For example in the beginning of this scene we see Neo and the agent standing across from each other. The camera only stays on one side of the imaginary line.
Point of View Shot
A point of view shot is used to show the audience exactly what the subject is seeing. If a person spotted something on screen, a POV shot would be used to show the audience what the character has seen.
In this example, we see the character glance out the window, and a POV shot is used to show the he is looking at the woman dancing in the window opposite.
In this example, we see the character glance out the window, and a POV shot is used to show the he is looking at the woman dancing in the window opposite.
Shot Reverse Shot
A shot reverse shot is used mostly when two characters are in direct conversation and two or more shots are editing together to almost show the audience what they're looking at/talking to. Over the shoulder shots are commonly used in shot reverse shot because the audience can see both characters in the shot.
In this example from Jerry Maguire, the two characters are having a conversation and the shot reverse shot technique is used to show both characters talking.
In this example from Jerry Maguire, the two characters are having a conversation and the shot reverse shot technique is used to show both characters talking.
Establishing Shot
An establishing shot is used to introduce a location or a setting. Establishing shot are very wide set shots that allows the audience to view the whole setting. Establishing shots usually shows important locations, the characters or objects.
This clip from The Lord of the Rings shows a good example of establishing shot. This sequence is used to show the audience the small village where the main characters lived and where the story starts.
This clip from The Lord of the Rings shows a good example of establishing shot. This sequence is used to show the audience the small village where the main characters lived and where the story starts.
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