Conventions & Techniques
Seamless:
Seamless editing refers to when a cut or dissolve is edited so that it does not draw attention as a transition. This is important to keeping a fluid movement through the scenes so that the audience cannot see any of the edits, or don't get distracted from the story.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_file_format
Continuity:
Continuity in film is used to describe the consistent flow of the film and scene. If the character wears a ring on his hand, the ring will be on that hand each time we see him on screen.
Jump-Cuts:
Jump cuts are edits that help move the story forward. Jump cuts often symbolise a change from one character/place to another. Jump cuts are quick and moves to a new scene.
Parallel Editing and 180 Degree Rule:
This is symbolised by a line that the camera can only stay on one side of.
Transition:
A transition is used to create a movement that is interesting. There are many different transitions, to name a few, dissolve; fade; cut...
Point of View Shot:
A point of view shot is when the camera is pointed at something from the perspective of a character.
Shot-Reverse-Shot:
This is commonly used between two characters having a conversation, where the camera cuts between a shot of each person.
Withholding and Providing Information:
Withholding information is where the audience knows something that the character doesn't yet. Providing information is where the audience knows as much as the character.
Crosscutting:
This is used to show different locations at the same time. Used a lot in CSI during raids, this is an effective way to show both teams as they enter a building.
Cutting to the Soundtrack:
This simple process involves the matching the cuts/imagery (footsteps, lip-sync) to the beat of the soundtrack.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_file_format
Continuity:
Continuity in film is used to describe the consistent flow of the film and scene. If the character wears a ring on his hand, the ring will be on that hand each time we see him on screen.
Jump-Cuts:
Jump cuts are edits that help move the story forward. Jump cuts often symbolise a change from one character/place to another. Jump cuts are quick and moves to a new scene.
Parallel Editing and 180 Degree Rule:
This is symbolised by a line that the camera can only stay on one side of.
Transition:
A transition is used to create a movement that is interesting. There are many different transitions, to name a few, dissolve; fade; cut...
Point of View Shot:
A point of view shot is when the camera is pointed at something from the perspective of a character.
Shot-Reverse-Shot:
This is commonly used between two characters having a conversation, where the camera cuts between a shot of each person.
Withholding and Providing Information:
Withholding information is where the audience knows something that the character doesn't yet. Providing information is where the audience knows as much as the character.
Crosscutting:
This is used to show different locations at the same time. Used a lot in CSI during raids, this is an effective way to show both teams as they enter a building.
Cutting to the Soundtrack:
This simple process involves the matching the cuts/imagery (footsteps, lip-sync) to the beat of the soundtrack.
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