Tuesday, 5 October 2010

How Editing Manipulates Time

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.

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