3/9 03. Editing and Meaning Free Online FlashCards

What is continuity editing?

Continuity editing makes separate shots appear to form one coherent action by maintaining clear spatial relationships, temporal progression, and screen direction.

What does a master shot provide?

A master shot records the action of an entire scene, often in a wide view, giving the editor a geographical foundation.

What is shot/reverse shot used for?

Shot/reverse shot alternates between two characters, usually in conversation, while preserving their relative positions and visual exchange.

What does the 180-degree rule preserve?

The 180-degree rule keeps the camera on one side of an axis between characters or a character and an important object, preserving consistent screen direction.

What does the Kuleshov effect demonstrate?

The Kuleshov effect is the tendency to interpret a neutral expression differently according to the image placed beside it.

What is cross-cutting?

Cross-cutting alternates between actions in different locations or involving different groups, often creating suspense or comparison.

What effect can a jump cut create?

A jump cut creates a noticeable break within a continuous action or setting, often compressing time or producing nervousness, comedy, or disorientation.

What can a dissolve suggest?

A dissolve gradually overlaps one image with another, often suggesting memory, reflection, emotional connection, or the passage of time.

How does a sound bridge connect scenes?

A sound bridge lets sound from one scene begin before the image changes or continue after the next image appears, connecting separate spaces.

What is an ellipsis in film editing?

An ellipsis removes uneventful or predictable time, allowing the film to move between significant moments without showing everything in between.

What is a flashback?

A flashback presents an earlier event after the narrative has moved beyond it, disrupting chronological order to provide context or perspective.

What creates editing rhythm?

Rhythm is the perceived pattern created by shot durations, stresses, repetitions, movements, sounds, and cuts; it is not determined by shot length alone.