Grammar of the Edit

Introduction Chapter 1 Editing Basics A Little Editing History What Factors May Impact Your Editing Choices? The Basic Editing Transitions Stages of the Editing Process Review Chapter 2 Understanding the Footage Basic Shot Types Shot Descriptions Increasing Shot Complexity Simple Shots Complex Shots Developing Shots Reviewing the Footage-Selecting the Best Shots What Could Make or Break a Shot? Focus Audio Quality Exposure and Color Temperature Framing and Composition Screen Direction 180 Degree Rule/Axis of Action 30 Degree Rule Matching Angles Matching Eye-Line Continuity of Action Continuity of Dialogue Performance Be Familiar with All the Footage So How Does All of This Help You? Review Chapter 3 When to Cut and Why? What Factors Help Make a Transition a Good Edit? Information Motivation Shot Composition Camera Angle Continuity Sound Is there a Right or Wrong Reason for a Cut? Review Chapter 4 Transitions and Edit Categories The Cut The Dissolve The Wipe The Fade The Five Major Categories of Edit Types Will I Be Quizzed on Any of This? Review Chapter 5 General Practices for Editors Sound and Vision are Partners and Not Rivals A New Shot Should Contain New Information There Should Be a Reason for Every Edit Observe the Action Line Select the Appropriate Form of Edit The Better the Edit, the Less It Is Noticed Editing is Creating Review Chapter 6 Working Practices Working Practices Review Chapter 7 The Final Cut: Additional Editing Topics You are Bound to Encounter Additional Editing Terms Making Your Way into the World of Editing Digital Workflow The Role of an Assistant Editor In Conclusion Review Glossary Index