Editing Codes

Edge Codes

The use of editing has changed over the years. As times have changed, editing has changed along with it. Originally films were shot in a linear style and were simple. With the introduction of new technology, editing has changed greatly. Editing was first used to “cut out the bad and leave the good”. But, it is mostly used to show emotion and draw the viewer in. Editing has changed over time and has developed into a major part of the film-making process.

In the beginning film-makers in America tried to create films by using invisible editing. They would try to make sure the audience wouldn’t notice the cuts and would make the film seem magic. I learned that this can be very useful to make the audience feel entertained and keep
Slowing down shots can add suspense and put the viewer on the edge of their seat. I will try to break up clips and pace the story I am trying to create. By slowing down parts of a film it adds pressure and allows for time to think. Also, speeding up events can fill a scene with momentum and push a story forward.

Lastly, a technique I learned was the use disorientation. Whenever you show a character that has an unstable mind, breaking to disorienting shots makes you feel as though you are looking through the character’s eyes. By creating dazing, dreary shots this causes a sense of unorderly chaos and makes the viewer feel uneasy. Another way film-makers disorient audiences is by using reverse clips. I will try to play some clips in reverse to add suspense and make the viewer become sucked in.

In conclusion, editing has changed greatly over the years. Editing is more than a tool to “cut out the bad and leave the good”, it has become an essential to the film-making process. Editing is important to keep the viewer immersed in the film. Editing is one of the greatest tools, besides the camera itself, in create a film. Though new techniques of editing have developed over the years, editing is still a major part of the