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Why do you think we call the break from one
shot to anotherthe cut?
Can you think of examples for other types of transitions
between shots besides a straight cut?
Categorize the following! What goes where?Mise en scène (Meez on sen) Cinematography
High AngleCostume
Setting
Set Dressing
Props
Hard Light
Three-Point Lighting
Deep Focus
Tilt Shift
Low Key Lighting
Soft LightingAmbient Lighting
Motivated Lighting
Color Palette
Blocking
Shot Length
Wide Shot
Two Shot
Over the Shoulder
Extreme Close-up
Low Angle
First Person Perspective
Fisheye
Dutch Angle
Depth of Field
Rack Focus
High Key Lighting
ZoomJib/Crane Shot
Dolly/Tracking Shot
Extreme Wide Shot
Writing About Mise en Scène
and Cinematography–
tinyurl.com/[email protected]
Pick a movie + essay combo and identify 5-10 qualities for both
categories of focus. Your notes can be short and to
the point.
Google search and watch the following:
Watch Editing - How to Speak Movie, Part 3
It should be the first result on blip.tv
Editing shots together creates a flow and energy
(the editing pace).Editors arrange the shots
into scenes and scenes into the sequence.
The editing pace, or rhythm, is determined by the length of shots and
the amount of cuts.
Continuity EditingCreating continuity is creating the illusion of
seamlessness. Time and space seem
uninterrupted. Actions flow smoothly
from shot to shot.
Establishing ShotThe first few shots in a
scene are usually establishing shots.
They introduces us to location and help our minds place actors/set pieces in relation to each other.
These shots are usually wide and they help smooth out a scene by showing the viewer
where the action will be taking place.
Shot/Reverse ShotThis editing pattern is a
fundamental part of continuity editing.
This technique is used for a person-to-person exchange or a person-to-
object exchange.
Cut from the person speaking to the person or being addressed.
Cut from the person reacting to the object they observe.
Match on ActionThis editing technique matches the last action/movement at the end of one shot to connect with the first action/movement in the next shot.
This places the cut on the action.Examples: a kick begins cut to the
kick lands a door begins to opens cut to door
finishes opening
Graphic Match This occurs when the shapes, colors
and/or overall movement of two shots match in composition, either within a scene or, especially, across
a transition between two scenes.
This creates a smooth visual transition and often compares two different images in an interesting
way.
Parallel EditingParallel editing (also
known as cross cutting) alternates between two or
more scenes. It is often used to show
simultaneous action occurring in two locations (the editor can combine
scenes from different times as well).It can be used to compare/contrast two or
more events.
Search and watch on YouTube: “Crosscutting Inception”
Elliptical EditingElliptical editing is more
jarring to the viewer than continuity editing.
It transports the viewer into the future, skipping ahead in time.
Think of an ellipses to remember elliptical editing.
Pregnancy test reads positive...cut to birth.
Jump CutThis type of edit gives the effect of jumping forwards
in time. The cut occurs between two shots that are identical in perspective
(camera position).
This is typical of many YouTube “talking head” videos where the editing clearly
jumps forward in time because the YouTuber cut out a chunk of footage
between clips.
Hip Hop MontageA rapid series of simple actions in
fast motion, accompanied by sound effects.
Can feel chaotic or energetic.
Usually shows the actions leading up to something.
Search and the following on YouTube:
“Hot Fuzz Hip Hop Montage”
Writing about the Editing–
tinyurl.com/writeabouteditTake 5 minutes to watch the intro to
Slumdog Millionaire.
Find an example of: Establishing Shot, Shot/Reverse Shot, Match
on Action, & Parallel Editing
B. Describe the edit.C. Why do you think the director
and editor chose to use this technique. For what effect?
