Parallel Editing-When two events are happening occurring at the same time and are crossed back and forth during editing, Example -'Silence of the Lambs', Parallel editing is used to merge two unrelated or related events together. The effect this editing technique has on the audience is it creates drama and builds tension due to the two scenes possibly building to an explosive, huge event. This also has an impact on the character as parallel editing leading the characters to an unexpected event therefore building tension.
Continuing Editing-Continuity editing is when the directer try's to keep the narrative as linear and as clear as possible by using editing that keeps the scene in motion and look as though everything has been linked in real time preventing any editing that would possibly create jumps within the scene and time, Example 'Hot Fuzz'. Continuity editing is used to keep events in real time and smooth without jumping between events. Continuity editing allows the audience to feel as though the scene keeps within the realms of reality and creates something visually appealing.
180 Degree Rule-180 Degree Rule is used when two characters are stood opposite one another in which the director uses an imaginary axis (Line) between the two characters keeping the camera to one side of the axis, alternating between various shots that keep within one side of the axis filming at a 180 degree arc. Example-'True romance'.
"Crossing the Axis"-Crossing the Axis is when the 180 Degree rule has been violated by crossing the centre axis therefore breaking the 180 Degree rule. Example-'The Shining', Crossing the line is used to disorientate the audience and create uneasy tension which is shown in 'The Shining'.
Cutaway-Cutways are when one continuous shot is broken up/Interrupted by a different shot then is cut back to the original continuous shot. An example of when Cutaways can be used are during walking sequences in which the shot is continuous therefore allowing the shot to be interrupted then continuing with the original shot. Example-''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'.
Reaction shot- Reaction shots are used for when characters are shown reacting to a situation that requires an emotional response, Reaction shots are usually silent due to the type of shot capturing emotion through facial expressions that doesn't need dialogue to show a characters reaction. The majority of film directors use reaction shots to emit emotion, An example of when reaction shots are used is in Albert Hitchcock's 'Psycho'.
Eyeline match-Eyeline match shot is when a shot of a character is shown looking at someone or something then cutting to a shot of what the character is looking at such as if the character is looking down at an object on the floor then a high angle will be used to show what and how the character is looking at that object although the shot is showing what the character is seeing, a point of view shot from the characters perspective it is not necessarily used. An example of when an Eyeline match is used is in the film 'Star Wars'.
Shot Reverse Shot-Shot Reverse Shot is when one character is looking at another character not in the shot then reversing to the character off screen looking towards the first character shown in the scene who is now off screen. Shot reverse Shots are usually used during scenes when character exchanging dialogue to each other.
Cross Cutting-Cross Cutting is when two scenes are edited along side each other such as the two scenes are occurring at the same time therefore the editing swaps between the two events during the scene to create Cross Cutting. An example of when Cross Cutting has been used is in the film 'Inception'. Cross Cutting can be used to create tension through fast pace editing between shots due to action sequences in films using this technique.
Cross Cutting-Cross Cutting is when two scenes are edited along side each other such as the two scenes are occurring at the same time therefore the editing swaps between the two events during the scene to create Cross Cutting. An example of when Cross Cutting has been used is in the film 'Inception'. Cross Cutting can be used to create tension through fast pace editing between shots due to action sequences in films using this technique.
Jump Cut-Jump Cuts are when a scene is edited abruptly creating a within the scene/time such as two shots creating one continuous sequence where the second shot is shot a couple of seconds after the first shot yet still using the same imagery as in the first shot to create a jump in time. An example of a Jump Cut is in the film 'Old boy'.
Dissolve-Dissolves are used to transition between two shots such as the first image slowly becoming the second image through the use of a Dissolve transition which the first image will eventually disappear (Dissolve) and the second image will come into the frame. An example of where a Dissolve is used is in the film 'Citizen Kane'