Representation in Cuffs
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Editing Speed of editing In a film each scene may last a matter of seconds, or it could continue for a couple of minutes. The speed of editing will help to determine the mood of what is taking place on the screen. For example an action film would be very fast pace and sped up. If film makers want the audience to feel anxiety and suspense, the editing will be quick- the scenes/shots changing frequently. If a relaxed mood is desired,the scenes lasts longer and changes less frequently. For example in a romantic comedy. Nevertheless a film need not have any editing. Russian ark was filmed in one take using a steadicam and a digital camera. This required split-second timing and organisation. Scenes at the beginning of a film- as it begins to tell its story- must be long enough for us to be able to understand where we are and what is going on. It is also slow to introduce the main character(s). As the film progress...
Very well written, well presented and with a clear understanding of issues.
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Mr P
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