Research into editing techniques

Elliptical: Elliptical editing is shortening the time that that sequence takes up within the film, this would be particularly useful within our short film as we have limited time to play with. Cuts, fades and dissolves are most commonly used during these montage like sequences as they connote the passage of time.



Montage: A montage is a series of shots that don't make total sense until near the end of them. They are often short shots and feature jump cuts in-between. We play to use a montage in our film as it would be a nice addition and add to the variety of shots used. Montages and elliptical editing are quite similar in nature with both showing a passing of time or a sequence of task being undertook and completed.

Parallel: Parallel editing is editing two shots next to each other showing the two sides of the action. This could be a villain plotting to take over New York while Spiderman has his dinner. These shots help to create suspense within the film and are often used. We also plan to have on in our film as we have a couple who both talk to their friends at the same time about their relationship issues.



Continuity: Continuity is the flow of the film. A break in continuity could ruin the immersion for the viewers and also show bad planning. An error in continuity could be characters clothes changing between shots, a watch changing or even little things such as the time on the clock or the level of daylight outside.

Continuity errors in various films