Film Studies Blog Post 14 : Editing Techniques

 Editing Techniques

To help further drive the narrative using a variety of editing techniques will mean spectators can become fully immersed, involved and entertained through different ways. Creating and giving the film a  stylish, contemporary and unique look. 

The first images here shows the highlighted parts of the scene which will require different editing cuts and transitions. To help match the quick paced tone and speed of the sequence, using quick, snappy cuts between shots will further heighten the rhythm and montage.  Whilst still allowing audiences to get a glimpse and understanding of their morning routine and day-to-day life. With it being therefore easier for audiences to relate more to the characters and their situations/experiences. One great example of this Edgar Wright and how he often uses Quick cuts to create comedic scene transitions (see video below).

Another technique which i plan use is a Match-cut with it cutting from one similar shot to another by either matching the action or composition. This will be used in my film as mainly scene transitions to allow me to cut between different settings and different sequences. For this scene, seen by the highlighted script below. I plan to use match cust for the shot of the clock, with it allowing me to switch quickly between scenes and settings from the Classroom to the Corridor.

Additionally another editing technique which i plan to use is the wipe, with it allowing me to simply transition between scenes in a simply, effective and immersive way. For the scene below in particular I plan to do a clockwise wipe change between the corridor scene and the day counter. With the wipe I feeling being relatable and little reminder to idea of the clock, day counter and life the characters is constantly reliving. With a Flashback also being another fun and interesting technique i plan to use with allowing me to drive the narrative and remind the audience of what we've previously seen. With it also being the idea and moment of recognition for Ollie in the film, as he comes to learn he's relieving and experience this exodrinary event.

With invisible cuts also being a popular technique which i plan to use, with them giving the look and impression of single take, with them instead being hidden blackness. This is a technique I've used before and as a result have gained extensive experience. With this scene below being just one example of many scenes and sequences which use and involve invisible cuts. For this scene in particular its to change between both location/setting and shot angle. With the shot changing from a previous close-up to know a medium shot of our main protagonist.

With the video attached below being a great example of some of the various techniques I've talked about and plan to use above.

Rather than just simply cutting and change from scene to scene, it's clear that through editing, cuts and transition that I can further drive and push the narrative and characters of my film. To better represent them in interesting, unique and new ways to audiences. With the Linear, classic hollywood narrative structure to my film being conventionally used in films, therefore incorporating a wide range and variety of techniques shall mean I can create a visual and aesthetically pleasing film also. With editing helping gradually piece together the narrative and story I'm trying to tell.