Edititng Notes

Transitions:

The way two shots are joined together. The most common is a straight cut.

Dissolve- A gradual transition.

Indicates time passing, moving from one place to the next.

Fade to black/white- One shot fades in or out to or from black or white.
Creates a sense of time passing, or if done quickly, flashbacks.

Fade in/out- Progression of time, montage effect.

Cross-cutting- Action cuts between two sequences to create links, parallels or contrasts between two storylines and their settings. Can create tension.

Wipe- A line moves across the scene to show a transition from one to another.

 

Jump Cut-

An abrupt cut between shots.

Adds dramatic effect.

 

Sound:

Diegetic sound- Sound from the recorded footage.

Non-diegetic sound- Sound that is added afterwards, e.g. sound effects and music.