This is used a lot on both film and TV. It is the arrangement and sequence of shots which progress into events. Continuity editing runs smoothly and helps narrating a story. It is used to get the editing seem invisible. It can be very effective during the process however it is very difficult and doesn't always run as smoothly and it may cause confusion.
Motivated Editing
This is a form of editing that cuts the scene to another scene that was not in the previous. This has to be discreet as it can be a break of continuity if it is not done correctly. They are used to create flashbacks to create tension.
Montage
Montage editing is a technique where the editor will put various shots and scenes together in a fast paced manner that is used to present the audience a lot of information in a short, compressed amount of time.
Jump-cutting
This is the technique of taking shot of the same subject with the camera slightly varying it's movement in a sudden fashion usually used to create focus on people or to create a sense of time passing with the environment or person change/age.
Parallel Editing
This is the technique of essentially jumping between people in different locations doing different actions but are still related to the same situation. This is done to make what is going in the scene more interesting to the viewer if the build up is dull.
The 180 Degree Rule
This rule is a guideline that directors will follow to ensure that two characters in the same scene should always have the same either left or right orientation with each other. If the rule was broken it would confuse and distract the viewer so they wouldn't focus on what was on screen.
Splicing
This is the technique used with film when you join two pieces of film together. This is done after the editor has cut the film so they can join them together in their new places so it becomes a whole piece of film again.
Transitions
This is the technique in editing that is used when combining footage. Editors use various different transitions such as:
- Cut
- Dissolve
- Fade
- Wipe
to create different emotions, create moods, suggest time passing or simply to separate parts of the story.
Cutaways
This is the technique of inserting a shot during a continuously filmed shot. This is done to make the footage on screen not appear on screen for too long as this could make it feel like a drag to watch.
Point of View Shot
This is a shot that involves filming in the position of where the character would be looking and seeing what they see. This is done to show that the character is looking at something or to represent what they are seeing for example if the character was drunk the camera would be shaken and blurred.
Shot-Reverse-Shot
Shot reverse shot is usually used when two or more characters are having a conversation and the camera is switching back and forth to each character when they are talking or looking this is done to involve you more into the conversation and to make it more interesting to watch.
Providing and Withholding Information
This is a technique usually used in drama and crime investigating programs which depending on if you are providing or withholding information can cause confusion or for the audience to ask question. Providing information would be the program to show and tell you information that the characters within do not know. Withholding information would be giving a scenario and the audience have to follow and figure out the information along with the characters.
Editing Rhythm
Is the technique of pacing your cuts to match up with the feel and action on screen. Slow edit cuts and fades have a very calming and slow feel to them whereas fast cuts have very aggressive and a loud in your face sort of feeling.
Crosscutting
This technique is the same as the parallel editing technique of showing the action in different locations to give of the idea they are happening at the same time.
Cutting to Soundtrack
This is the technique that is most commonly used in music videos as this technique follows the music and is usually edited to match the beat and rhythm.
Cutaways
This is the technique of inserting a shot during a continuously filmed shot. This is done to make the footage on screen not appear on screen for too long as this could make it feel like a drag to watch.
Point of View Shot
This is a shot that involves filming in the position of where the character would be looking and seeing what they see. This is done to show that the character is looking at something or to represent what they are seeing for example if the character was drunk the camera would be shaken and blurred.
Shot-Reverse-Shot
Shot reverse shot is usually used when two or more characters are having a conversation and the camera is switching back and forth to each character when they are talking or looking this is done to involve you more into the conversation and to make it more interesting to watch.
Providing and Withholding Information
This is a technique usually used in drama and crime investigating programs which depending on if you are providing or withholding information can cause confusion or for the audience to ask question. Providing information would be the program to show and tell you information that the characters within do not know. Withholding information would be giving a scenario and the audience have to follow and figure out the information along with the characters.
Editing Rhythm
Is the technique of pacing your cuts to match up with the feel and action on screen. Slow edit cuts and fades have a very calming and slow feel to them whereas fast cuts have very aggressive and a loud in your face sort of feeling.
Crosscutting
This technique is the same as the parallel editing technique of showing the action in different locations to give of the idea they are happening at the same time.
Cutting to Soundtrack
This is the technique that is most commonly used in music videos as this technique follows the music and is usually edited to match the beat and rhythm.
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