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LESSON
6ACADEMIC VOCABULARY COPY MASTER
Analyzing Editing in Film andTV
camera shot: single, nonstop view taken by a camera, from the time the camerastarts recording to the time it stops
cut: transition created in the editing process in which one shot replaces the previousshot on the screen
editing: process of choosing and arranging shots in a sequence; director and editororder the shots to create the scene they imagined and laid out on a storyboard
pace: amount of time each shot stays on the screen and the rhythm that is created bythe transitions between shots; quick cuts create a fast pace
sequence: one scene or several scenes that focus on an event, setting, or storyline
storyboard: sequential drawings of the shots that make up a film or a TV show;often used to plan the shooting of a film or show
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LESSON
6STUDENT LESSON SUMMARY COPY MASTER
Analyzing Editing in Film andTV
A movie or TV show is made up of thousands of camera shots. Editors and producersarrange the shots in a certain order to tell the story and to create certain effects. Beingaware of editing in a movie or TV show can help you understand your reactionsto the overall story.
HERE’S HOW
Strategy 1: Recognize that films and TV shows are not in “realtime.” Films and TV shows do not show every moment or event in a story. Editorsand directors choose shots that will advance the story and maintain the viewers’interest. Ask yourself:
• Over what span of time does the story take place? How do the different shotssignal changes in time or season?
• What details of a story have the filmmakers chosen to focus on? A film or TVshow usually focuses on the dramatic or exciting events in a character’s life,not on his or her everyday routines.
Strategy 2: Understand that every shot is carefully chosen. Filmmakersselect certain shots to emphasize a character’s emotions, to draw your attention to acertain object, or to help you understand the action. For example, if a character justreceived horrible news, the filmmaker might show a close-up of the character’s face.A close-up shot would highlight the character’s feelings and may prompt viewers tosympathize with him or her. Ask yourself:
• What shots has the filmmaker chosen to show?
• What are these shots intended to emphasize? How are they supposed to makeme feel?
Strategy 3: Be aware of the pace. The length of time each shot stays on thescreen determines the pace of a film or show. Pace can be used to create a specificmood, such as one of excitement or suspense. For example, action scenes are usuallymade up of quick cuts that increase tension. Ask yourself:
• How would I describe the pace of this scene?
• What mood does the pace help create?
• How does the pace affect my reactions to what I’m seeing?
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6PRACTICE WORKSHEET A COPY MASTER
Analyzing Editing in Film andTV
Directions: Below is a storyboard. The first and fourth images are provided. Sketchin and describe the two remaining shots to complete the scene. You can add boxesif you need to. When you have finished, compare your scene with those of yourclassmates.
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6PRACTICE WORKSHEET B COPY MASTER
Analyzing Editing in Film andTV
Directions: Choose a short scene from a film or TV show. Record it so you canwatch it several times and pause on certain shots. Then use this worksheet to make astoryboard of each shot in the scene (rough sketches and brief descriptions will do).You will need to draw additional boxes or make copies of this worksheet. On thelines below the box, describe the shot.
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