Glossary
Transitions- The way two shots are joined together to keep pace in the film.
Dissolve- One shot fades into another. This can indicate time passing or movement from one loacation to another.
Fade to black/white- One shot fades in or out to our from black or white. To create flashbacks or time passing.
Fade in/out- A shot faded out/in to a black screen. Can show chaos, progression or time or even peaceful.
Cross-Cutting- Action cuts between two sequences to create links, parrallels or contrasts between the two storylines and their settings. Its used to create tension.
Wipe- A line moves across the screen, from one shot to another.
Jump Cut- An abrupt cut between shots. Creates a dramatic effect.
Visual Effects- Ranges from using black and white to computer generated images.
Diegetic Sound- Heard on and recorded from the location of the film, e.g. speech.
Non-diegetic Sound- The sound is added when being edited, e.g. sound effects.
Montage- Allowing the audience to make meaning from the sequencing of images. Used to show passing of time and progression of a character of relationship.
Shot Reverse Shot- Edits together two shots from two different camera positions to give the impression of a conversation.
Match on Action- When shots are edited together to shot how actions progress through time.
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