STYLES,
TECHNIQUES & TERMINOLOGY OF EDITING
Objective: In Pairs to compile a portfolio of mainstream and alternative editing
techniques with contemporary examples
Pass: Identify and describe the Techniques
and the Style of editing they
belong to (Continuity or Special Effects) using correct Terminology
Merit: Explain how the Style
and Techniques are used
in a contemporary example, and which they are Mainstream or Alternative
Distinction: Analyse the use of these Techniques
from the Early Pioneers (Lumieres, Melies, Porter) in contemporary examples
180 degree
rule:
Youtube name: Breaking Down the 180-Degree Rule
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Jump cut
Youtube name: continuity editing jump cut
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Match on Action
Youtube name: Match on Action - Buster Keaton
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Eyeline Matching
Youtube name: What is Eyeline Matching? [ReelRebel #23]
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Cut Away (Footage)
Youtube name: Cutaway Technique
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Shot-reverse-shot
Youtube name: Shot/reverse shot in Spider-Man
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Montage
Youtube name: Karate Kid
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Transitions: Dissolve
Youtube name: Editing effects in the butterfly effect 1
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Transitions: Wipes
Youtube name: Star Wars Revenge of the Wipe
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Transitions: Fades
Youtube name: Editing effects in the butterfly effect 1
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Slow Motion
Youtube name: Inception Caffeteria scene slow motion
explosion
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Split Screens
Youtube name: Cousin Avi - I’m coming to London
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Freeze Frame
Youtube name: Fight Club Tyler Durdan
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Special Effects
Youtube name: Trinity bullet-time
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