Editing Techniques

Jump Cut - A 30 degree jump in the action that moves the scene forward by a split second. Helps the conversation flow.

Slow Motion and Montage - A montage is a series of shots that condense time. Works well with sound. Also adds comedy to the scene.

Split Screen - Shows two things happening at the same time in different places. Shows different scenes are connected.

Wipe, Fade and Dissolve - Transitions that link one scene to another.

Still/ Freeze Frame - Used to show a characters facial expressions and motivations alongside a non-diegetic voiceover. Freeze frames are used to demonstrate the significance of certain scenes.

Rhythmic Editing - Used to cut something in time with the music. The faster the music the faster the cuts e.g. action films.

Quick Cuts - Used to speed up the action.

Shot Reverse Shot - Used to show a conversation and cut between characters.

Cutting on Action/ Match on Action - A quick cut that shows action and allows a scene to progress. E.g. fighting, catching something, running.

Cut Away/ Kuleshov Effect - The middle shot is taken away and the meaning is changed.

Flashback - Used to show the past or a characters motivations.

Match Cut - Cuts from one scene to another by matching the action. Mainly used as scene transitions.

Sound Bridge - A piece of sound that links two scenes together. One way of doing this is by hearing the sound before you see whats happening in the next scene.

Pace - Slow pace or fast pace. Slow pace builds suspense and builds on dialogue. Fast pace films are for action films.

Camera Time - The amount of time the camera spends on a particular character. Shows their importance.