Editing Notes

Transitions:
Transitions are the ways that two shots are joined together. The most common transition is the straight cut as it allows the film to keep its pace. Transitions are often used to convey the mood or tone of a scene, as well as showing  the passage of time.

Some examples are:

Dissolve-
A gradual transition that indicates time passing or moving from one place to the next.

Fade to black/white-
One shot fades in or out to or from black or white, creates a sense of time passing, or if done quickly, flashbacks.

Fade in/out-

A shot is faded in from a black screen or out to a black screen to show the progression of time, or to help create a montage effect.

Cross-cutting-

The action cuts between two sequences to create links, parallels or contrasts between two individual storylines and their settings. It can also create tension.

Wipe-

Where a line moves across the scene to show a transition from one shot to another. It can also mark a change of location

Iris Wipe- 

Where a blurred circle moves inwards towards the middle of the frame, drawing the viewer's focus to the subject occupying this centre.

Jump Cut-

An abrupt cut between shots, adding dramatic effect.

L Cut-

Where the picture and sound are synchronised but the transitions in each occur at different times. This is often done to enhance the flow of the film as they allow the audience to see the context of speaking rather than just the speaking itself (either before or after), for example.

Match Cut/ Graphic Match-

A cut between two different objects that graphically match, helping to establish continuity.

Sound:

Diegetic sound-
Sound from the recorded footage that the characters can hear, like dialogue, sounds made by objects in the story (e.g. heart beat) or basic sound effects (e.g. dog barking, car passing). Also known as 'actual sound'.

Non-diegetic sound-
Sound that is added after filming during the editing process, e.g. sound effects and music that add dramatic effect and set the mood.