Long Take - A long take is a take that could be done in multiple shots be is instead done in one long take. These are extremely difficult to pull off because if one thing fails in the shot the whole shot has to be re-done. These shots are used to help make the scene feel authentic and in real time, this also helps the viewers determine the amount of time the shot ahs taken rather than being confused about the time that may be lost through cutting.
Slow Motion - Is an action that will appear at a slower speed than the speed of which the film was originally recorded. This may be used to emphasis a specific moment in the film. Or a specific feeling of the character that is being filmed.
Fast Motion - Is an action that will appear at a faster speed than the speed of which the film was originally recorded. This may be used to speed up a moment that may be boring or useless. Another usage of this technique would be increase humour and excitement.
Time Lapse - Used to portray and long passing of time. The sky is usually used within these shots as it visually helps the mind realise the amount of time passing by, by the usage of clouds, the colour of the sky, and lights within a city.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Transition Types
Cut; The simplest and most commonly used transition. This is usually used to change between shots within a scene. This helps avoid confusion, because if the editor was to use a cut to chnge scene it may be a bit disorientating to the audience.
Fade; Usually fades to black. Used at the end of scene and if done so, used to fade in to the next scene. Fading to white represents the character becoming unconsious or dying.
Dissolve; Used to link scenes together and slow the film down. Can sometimes reduce the quality of the film if not used properly or correctly. And could make the film look tacky. Also used in live multicamera productions.
Wipe; Reduces film quality unless used with expertise and skill. Used to change location, has been used successfully in films such as Star Wars and Kill Bill
Jump Cut; These cuts are use to make scenes move faster and to change something within the scene whilst having a constant location. Usually used in fight scenes, and action films.
Fade; Usually fades to black. Used at the end of scene and if done so, used to fade in to the next scene. Fading to white represents the character becoming unconsious or dying.
Dissolve; Used to link scenes together and slow the film down. Can sometimes reduce the quality of the film if not used properly or correctly. And could make the film look tacky. Also used in live multicamera productions.
Wipe; Reduces film quality unless used with expertise and skill. Used to change location, has been used successfully in films such as Star Wars and Kill Bill
Jump Cut; These cuts are use to make scenes move faster and to change something within the scene whilst having a constant location. Usually used in fight scenes, and action films.
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