AS1: Task 13: Manipulation of Space & Time

Manipulation of Space & Time
Our next task was to take what we'd just learnt about different transitions, effects, and manipulation and make our own video, to show how well we'd learnt about this style of editing. We created a short video which showed Jess moving extremely slowly, whilst the world and other people around her, went by at a much faster pace.

I think we did a good job in our editing, and that the video was overall, very successful. This is because in the video, we manipulated the video using Adobe Premiere to slow down and speed up certain parts of the shots.

AS1: Task 12: Transitions & Effects

Transitions & Effects
A transition is the movement of one shot to the next, different transitions suggest different things to the viewers, therefore it is important to choose the right one to display your message. 

There are many different types of transitions & effects that can be used to enhance or change a shot:

Straight Cuts
This is the most common type of transition, it is where one shot moves instantaneously to the next without attracting the attention of the audience, and help to retain reality. They are used often in continuity editing as they do not break the viewer's suspension of disbelief.

Dissolves
A dissolve transition fades from one shot into the next, the audience is able to see both shots simultaneously once they reach their midpoint. Using a dissolve suggests that the two shots are connected in some way, it might also be used to suggest that some time has passed between the two shots.

Fades
A fade is very similar to a dissolve, the main difference being that instead of fading into another shot like a dissolve, it either fades to black, or white. It is used to indicate the start or end of a particular section in the narrative.

Wipes
A wipe is when what is being viewed on-screen is pushed off-screen by another image, which then takes its place. It usually pushes to the left to indicate the forward progression of time, and also can be used to show something else happening at that time.

Graphic Match
A graphic match is a rather unique effect, this is because instead of deciding what goes between two shots, but rather the two shots themselves, and how well they match up, and happens when two shots of similar shape are placed next to each other. It is used to display to the audience the importance between the two.

Manipulation of Diegetic Time & Space
Through use of manipulation, an editor can easily show the change of time period via flashback/forward, to show that a location has changed, or that the flow of time is faster or slower than usual. This can be accomplished with something as simple as adding a colour filter in a shot, or toying with the saturation to remove the colour completely.