Editing is important in a film as it makes it flow together and look professional. Also editing is used to create certain emotions among the audience, for example slow editing creates suspense amongst the viewers. Editing can also be used to create an enigma in the opening scene, this then entices the audience to watch on.
Editing styles in my clip
Slow editing:
In my clip I will use slow editing when the antagonist first appears, this will create suspense amongst the audience as they will be able to see the antagonist for a long period of time. The audience will then feel a sense of fear when they see the antagonist and the slow editing surrounding the antagonist will make him appear to be more superior to the victim as he is in no hurry. This slow editing will also allow us to depict the fear on the victims face. The effect of slow editing in my opening sequence is that it allows the audience to fully view a scene and therefore take in everything that is going on, this allows a relationship of emotions to be made. Slow editing surrounding the antagonist also portrays them as being supernatural.
Fast editing:
I will be using fast editing in my opening sequence when the victim is being chased. This contrast of slow editing to fast editing will surprise the audience; giving them the same emotions as the victim in the clip. The use of fast editing when the victim is being chased creates a sense of chaos as there will be loads of different cuts and camera shots, this chaos will come across the the audience and allows them to be in the same situation as the victim. Using fast editing will also increase the pace of my opening sequence and transfer energy to the audience, I hope that this will draw them to continue to watch.
Kuleshov effect:
I will use this piece of editing which consists of two shots being put together to portray a third meaning. This editing will not show clearly what has happened but will suggest to the audience what may have happened, the effect of this is that it leaves them feeling uncertain and questioning the situation. This is conventional to a thriller film as it creates an enigma. This editing will also allow me to vary the different types of shots that I use in my opening sequence and therefore allow me to demonstrate my media skills.
The editing styles that I have chosen are all conventional to a thriller film and they are all frequently used in thriller films. Each of the editing styles that I have chosen create a different effect which I believe are conventional to the thriller genre, slow editing creates suspense, fast editing creates chaos and energy and the kuleshov effect creates an enigma among the audience.
I am hoping that the editing styles that I have chosen will appeal to my thriller target audience as they all will create tension and leave them wanting to know whats going to happen.
This post demonstrates some planning techniques. You have started to consider a variety of editing styles that you would like to include within your opening sequence. But further explanation of where it is evident and how the styles are conventions, are needed to demonstrate further planning techniques.
ReplyDeleteThe editing styles that you have elaborated on, now demonstrates proficient planning techniques, as it is now clear to see the effect that these styles will have on an audience.
ReplyDeleteNow aim to include images from your editing, to support the points that you have made.