Types of Editing Techniques

Cutting to Soundtrack
Cutting to soundtrack is a technique used to improve a film's editing pace by cutting based on
the soundtrack or music playing in the scene. Each clip is influenced by the music heard in
the scene's backdrop. It draws the audience's attention since they are curious about when the
scene will cut next in the same rhythm as the music. It also adds tension to the scene by
cutting on the music's beat, making the scene more exciting whether the song is slow or fast.
It draws the audience in by making them feel as though they are seeing a music video, as they
watch how it cuts to each beat and what the shots will each depict.

In one of their sequences, an action film may use a fast upbeat tune and cut to every beat.
Making the film's pace faster and more entertaining for the viewers by employing music to
cut to and look more effective on screen with the music, dazzling the audience so that they
continue watching what happens in each scene.

Alternatively, in a drama or romance film, they may employ a slow song in one of their parts
and then cut to the music in the scene. As a result, the film's speed may be slowed. This will
pique the audience's interest while they watch the emotional sequence, as they will be able to
understand it better due to the slower cuts. When it does cut, it is to music, which will amaze
the audience and urge them to keep watching the scene because they will be persuaded to
keep watching since they will not know where it will cut next or what shot it will cut to.

Fast and Furious, which was released in 2001, is an example of a moment in a film that
utilises soundtrack cutting. The scene employs an aggressive upbeat melody, with the scene
cutting to almost every beat or variation in the song's tune. It raises the film's intensity, which
entices the audience to remain watching, fascinated by the way it cuts to the rhythm. Making
the editing more fun by using random cuts in a scene to modify the angle of the shot in the
scene.
The goal of this approach, cutting to soundtrack, is to generate movement. Depending on the
type of music utilized in the scene, cutting to music will generate a specific pace for that
scene. Because this is a quick song, the pace will be fast, more cuts will be employed, and the
audience will be kept guessing with lots of jump cuts. If a slow song is used in a scene, the
speed of the scene will be slowed. Giving the audience more time to emotionally absorb the
situation and concentrate on it means less jump cuts to break and change the scene for the
viewers. It also engages the spectator by keeping them entertained by transitioning to the beat
of the music in the scene. Making it appear to be a music video while remaining true to the
film's narrative. It also has a connection to genre. If it is an action picture, it will most likely
include quick songs that will raise the atmosphere of the film by cutting to them.
Alternatively, if it is a sad or romantic picture, it will utilize a slow song with fewer cuts to let
the audience grasp each scene and connect with the event or character by using fewer cuts to
disturb them.

Cross Cutting
Cross cutting, like parallel editing, is an editing method widely utilized in films by
filmmakers to demonstrate action happening at the same time in separate locations or
different characters. When a cross cut occurs, it will cut from one action in the film to
another, either to indicate that these acts are similar or connected in some manner, or to
generate suspense to the viewers by cutting from one action in the film to another. Cross
cutting, like parallel editing, generates parallels. It jumps from one action to the next, which
could be occurring at separate points in the story but all at once.

Cross cutting is also employed when main individuals are talking on the phone. The scenario
will cut from one character to the next to highlight their responses and how they express
themselves when speaking on the phone from different points in the narrative. Cross cutting
was first used as a cinematic technique in the initial days of cinema.

DW Griffith's film A Corner in Wheat, produced in 1909, is an example of one of the first
films to use the concept of cross cutting. It cuts from rich individuals having a party and
dining to the less fortunate, who are labouring in a shop and hardly have any money, get
shown living in a barn, in contrast to the wealthy people who are celebrating in a large house.
DW Griffiths used this to get the audience to compare two shots that contrasted each other: a
group of rich individuals and a group of destitute people. This should have an influence on
the audience as they witness two separate classes in the tale, which should have an emotional
impact on them as they see the people who are struggling.

The goal of employing this cross-cutting method is to convey a tale. By displaying two events
occurring at the same time from distinct locations, the audience gains a better comprehension
of the narrative and whether particular events are connected. It quickens the speed of the
picture by displaying two occurrences and cutting from one to the other, rather than
presenting one at a time. The technique also keeps the audience interested. It using more to
the film and the audience watching by presenting two occurrences at the same time, usually
leading up to a climax, what will come at the end of each event, or how they will connect in
some way.

It adds drama to the film and viewer by portraying two dramatic events in the narrative taking
place at the same time in the film. This is also related to the evolution of drama. The
technique is also useful for combining shots into sequences as two shots that make up two
events occurring in the storyline, or joined together by cutting from one shot from one event
to some other shot to the other incident, to combine these together to make the series go at a
much quicker speed if trying to create suspense or intensity for the audience.

Continuity Editing
Continuity editing is a method used by directors to ensure that their films run more smoothly.
That audience must be capable of connecting with the film to the greatest extent feasible.
This technique is known as disclosure editing since the spectator should not be able to notice
the changes made to the film. The film must make the viewer feel as if they are seeing a real-
life drama unfold, rather than merely a movie. This strategy gives the spectator the
impression that the film's narrative and language are simple to grasp.

Continuity editing allows the spectator to become engrossed in the story and film. Shots that
are unconnected from one other, such as a long shot that then cuts to a close - ups of a
character, can disrupt the flow of the film and confuse the viewer, because the transition from
a long shot to a close up cannot occur if the audience is seeing the action in the film
themselves. As a result, the scenes must be linked and joined together so that the audience
feels more engaged to the film, as if they are witnessing the narrative themselves. The film
must have a fluid transition of time and space, and the time period must flow at a good pace.
Otherwise, the audience may become perplexed.

This approach was employed in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, which was released in 2002.
This demonstrates good continuity because each shot in this scenario flows fluidly and
connects nicely. The scenario does not confuse the spectator by using a lot of jump cuts or
angles that do not connect. When leading up to Yoda fighting Dooku, the cuts are used at a
good rate to increase suspense. It gives the spectator a clear comprehension of what is going
on, and it also contributes to the audience's intensity by using multiple close-ups of each
character's faces. They are displaying their emotions and reactions to one another as they
prepare to battle.
The goal of this approach, continuity editing, is to aid in the creation of pace for the picture.
The strategy allows the film's pace to run smoothly, preventing the audience from being
confused about what is going on in the story. It helps the viewer connect with the film more
because there are no disjointed shots in a scene or a lot of editing employed to distract the
audience from the narrative. It aids the audience in understanding the film as easily as
possible through continuity. Shots are also combined into a sequence using this technique. It
allows each shot in a scene to flow within each other and allows the scenario to be easily
understood by the audience. It aids the flow of the sequence inside the film so that each shot
may connect with the viewer and urge them to continue watching the film. Continuity can
help engage with the audience by using flawless editing so that they can connect with the film
and understand completely, as if they were experiencing the events unfold with their own
eyes rather than merely viewing a film or story.

Point of View Shot

A POV shot, or point of view shot is a camera angle that depicts what the character sees
through their eyes through the depiction of the camera. Seeing what the character sees and
experiences via their eyes. This gives the impression that the audience is engrossed in the
action. Witnessing the scene through the eyes of the characters gives the spectator a sense of
how the character is seeing the action take place in the scene and their actions through the
eyes of other characters.

Making the audience feel as if they are a part of the action. It offers the audience a more in-
depth feel for the film, as opposed to an outside angle such as a long shot or establishing shot
that is located outside of the events and simply observing what is going on in the scene, rather
than viewing it as if they are in the scene or event taking place.
The point of view shot has already been utilized in film since its inception. Lady in the Lake,
which was released in 1947, was the first film to use a POV shot. In reality, this was the first
film ever to be shot entirely in first person. Throughout the film, only the POV shot is used.
The film chose to take the audience on a trip through this classic mystery. The audience
witnesses the events as they unfold through the eyes of a detective. The audience was taken
on a roller coaster ride as they experienced the video via the detective's eyes, traveling
through the mystery as if they were there themselves. This film completely immerses the
viewer in the story, enticing them to continue watching.

The goal of employing a point of view shot is to draw the spectator in. By simulating the
audience in the film and observing the narrative as it unfolds, they feel entirely linked to the
film and engaged in the environment in which it is set. Making them interested in the film by
showing it from their perspective. The goal could also be drama development. Experiencing
an event through the eyes of a character, or something terrible going on, such as a fight or a
murder scene, can build drama for the audience, seeing it through the eyes of that character.
This adds to the drama of the film by allowing the audience to see it from their own point of
view in a POV shot. Making the audience feel like they are a part of the film and drama,
producing more drama by viewing what is going on from the perspective of a character.

The Relationship between Editing Techniques & Audience Engagement

The editing process begins in the post-production stage, when a film or television show is
edited to generate the final product. This is changed into a piece suited for its intended
audience; the position of an editor is one of the most vital when creating a film or television
piece because they are the primary collaborator with the director.

The editor's primary task while creating a film or television program is to edit the video they
have acquired and cut together acceptable video to allow the audience to fully grasp the
narrative. To ensure that the audience properly understands the film, the editor must always
include a beginning, a middle, and an end.

Another method the editor engages the viewer at all times is by the tempo of the photos they
have chosen to utilize. Editing, for example, may be utilized to generate suspense by
employing slowly paced shots that eventually increase up speed; quick paced shots, on the
other hand, are typically used in action movies when there is a scenario including a vehicle
chase or a fight scene. This editing approach is utilized in conjunction with sound effects that
complement the action, as music may affect and influence how an audience perceives a
specific scene.

Each film genre has a unique approach and style that is utilized to depict the genre of both the
film or television program,

 To develop and relieve tension, the horror genre frequently employs both slow and
quick cuts. Slow-motion pictures are used to both disturb and persuade the audience
to keep watching. Low angled views are utilized to install dread in the viewer by
demonstrating the character's fear and intimidation. The choice of sound employed
accompanying the picture is precisely matched by the style of editing that produces
dread in the viewers. The trailer for the 2009 Warner Brothers pictures The Orphan is
an example of a horror film that employs a blend of slow and rapid paced shots to
assist generate suspense in the situation.

 Romantic comedies are a type of film that employs sound to entice the viewer to feel
and express particular emotions. Slow-paced views and cuts are employed to allow
 the spectator to fully comprehend the feelings of certain individuals, as romantic
comedies are usually centred on two major characters. The editor is in charge of
regulating the actors' and actresses' performances since they are able to select the most
genuine and credible shots. Trailer Dear John, a 2009 film, is an example of this.

 The genre Action employs fast-paced cuts to keep the viewer involved in the film or
television program. This is due to the fact that the film's storyline is centered on
constant action, therefore the shots must match the performance to maintain the
audience's interest. Fight Club, a 1999 film, is an example of a film that uses fast-
paced cuts to allow the camera to follow all of the action.
File Management
What is a format, exactly?
When someone asks what format a video is in, they frequently want to know what container
and codec were used to create it — and potentially what standard it is encoded to — unless
the video is from the dark ages. Then they generally want to know what sort of videotape it is
and hope to locate something that will still play it back.

Codecs and containers

One of the most perplexing aspects of video formats is the notion that each video file is
connected with both a container and a codec. It's enough to make editors long for the days
when they could just insert a tape into the camera and hit record. On the other side, the
abundance of video formats means that no matter what sort of video production they're doing,
there's a decent method to make it happen.

Codecs
A codec is the order in which the data in an audio or video file is laid out so that it may be
used for playback, modification, or conversion to another codec (transcoding). Although
codecs are used to organize media data, such data is contained within a container. There are
many distinct types of audio and video codecs, each with its own set of advantages.