Editing research

As the genre of our film was a thriller we had limited option in what kind of cuts we could use for our film opening. These edits are:

• continuity editing
• cutting
• dissolving
• shot / reverse shot
• and fading.

Continuity editing will be the basis of our editing. Continuity editing means editing in a way in which an action shown through several different shots runs smoothly. Most of our editing will consist of simple continuity cuts and our film opening will show different sequences of actions that require being shown smoothly for it to be effective.

The dissolve is a camera edit technique that suggests a passage of time. We could incorporate this into our project perhaps as the driver waits for the gambler to make his way to the car.

The shot / reverse shot shows the interaction between two individuals. This can be used in our project when the killer and the driver meet up outside the flat.

Fading to black also suggests a passage of time. This has been decided to feature in our film opening in two particular scenes. The first use of fading to black is right at the end of the poker scene. This will therefore show that the poker game has been over and something else is now happening at a later time. The second use of fading to black would be at the end of second scene when the driver enters the car. This will be edited in upon the sound of the car door shutting.

- Sharmarke.