Editing in Film (Part 2)

• Define 6 visual editing techniques, 2 sound editing techniques, and list how you would use them in your film.

Visual editing techniques:

1. title card 2. cut 3. action match 4. montage 5. fade out 6. insert 

A title card in a film is printed text that is edited into the film before the action starts. In the beginning of our film, a title card with the title of our movie and opening credits will be used. Throughout our film, a cut will be used to transition directly from one scene into the next scene! In the beginning of our film, there will be an action match which introduces the main character walking from two different views that will make the motion seem uninterrupted. 

A montage assembles a series of short shots or images into a sequence. This will occur during our bullying flashback scenes that the main character experiences. The fade out effect is when a film clip slowly turns to darkness. Fade out will be used during the transitions of each bullying flashback scene. An insert shot is a short sequence that appears within a larger scene. This technique will be used to shift the viewer's attention to a particular detail that the protagonist wants to prove.

Sound editing techniques:

1. voiceover 2. background music

Voiceover is a technique where a voice is recorded for off-screen use. It can serve the purpose of narrating a story, explaining information, or providing translation. Voiceover will be used throughout our opening scene to narrate the thoughts of the protagonist! Background music can be defined as an interpretation of the feelings in a scene. Background music reflects or translates the visual images musically. In our film, the music will complement the action and mood of the scenes.