Editing, Sound & Music :Editing, Sound & Music


The editors’ assembly of parts must be done with :The editors’ assembly of parts must be done with Artistic Sensitivity Perception Aesthetic Judgment Clear understanding ofthe Director’s intentions


A series of scenes are linked to form a sequence :A series of scenes are linked to form a sequence


Opticals are effects created in the lab during printing of the film :Opticals are effects created in the lab during printing of the film


Slide 5:Inside/Out Editing begins with the unfamiliar and works its way to the understandable


Slow cutting simulates the impression of a tranquil observer :Slow cutting simulates the impression of a tranquil observer


A jump cut describes the elimination of a strip of insignificant action from a continuous shot and a disconcerting joining of two shots that do not match in action and continuity :A jump cut describes the elimination of a strip of insignificant action from a continuous shot and a disconcerting joining of two shots that do not match in action and continuity The slow rhythm of Kubrick’s editing sets the viewer up to be startled when, next, at precisely the point we grow accustomed to the pacing, he breaks the rhythm by jump cutting to a closer shot down the same hallway.


The history of special effects begins with the history of film :The history of special effects begins with the history of film


Types of special effects may involve, miniaturization, stop-action photography, make-up, and puppets :Types of special effects may involve, miniaturization, stop-action photography, make-up, and puppets


A relatively recent development in special effects that has proved popular with audiences is smooth computer transformations of one image into another :A relatively recent development in special effects that has proved popular with audiences is smooth computer transformations of one image into another


CGI Stands for Computer Generated Imaging :CGI Stands for Computer Generated Imaging


Reflection Mapping is a technique involving simulating reflections of real world images on computer created images :Reflection Mapping is a technique involving simulating reflections of real world images on computer created images


The real measure of a special effects success has become whether it is integrated into the storyline of the film :The real measure of a special effects success has become whether it is integrated into the storyline of the film


Both Woody Allen’s ZELIG & Robert Zemeckis’ FORREST GUMP had a protagonist who interacted with historical figures :Both Woody Allen’s ZELIG & Robert Zemeckis’ FORREST GUMP had a protagonist who interacted with historical figures


An ordinary Hollywood film typically contains 1000 shots Action films have 3000 shots :An ordinary Hollywood film typically contains 1000 shots Action films have 3000 shots


Switch is not an editing joining method. One must use wipes fades and dissolves :Switch is not an editing joining method. One must use wipes fades and dissolves


Graphic and Rhythmic are present in the editing of any film :Graphic and Rhythmic are present in the editing of any film


Light and dark, lines and shape, and movement and stasis patterns may be considered purely as graphic configuration :Light and dark, lines and shape, and movement and stasis patterns may be considered purely as graphic configuration


When the filmmaker adjusts the length of shots in relation to one another, she or he is controlling the rhythmic potential of editing :When the filmmaker adjusts the length of shots in relation to one another, she or he is controlling the rhythmic potential of editing


Editing permits the filmmaker to relate any two points in space through similarity, difference and development :Editing permits the filmmaker to relate any two points in space through similarity, difference and development


An editing technique that presents an action in such a way that it consumes less time on screen than it does in the story is ellipsis :An editing technique that presents an action in such a way that it consumes less time on screen than it does in the story is ellipsis


Mismatching the positions of characters or object is a cheat out :Mismatching the positions of characters or object is a cheat out


Crosscutting gives the audience an unrestricted knowledge of causal, temporal or spatial information by alternating shots from one lone of action in one place with shots of other events in another places. Thus, crosscutting creates some spatial discontinuity :Crosscutting gives the audience an unrestricted knowledge of causal, temporal or spatial information by alternating shots from one lone of action in one place with shots of other events in another places. Thus, crosscutting creates some spatial discontinuity


Graphic editing is one alternative to the continuity style :Graphic editing is one alternative to the continuity style


Nondiegetic insert is a cut from scene to scene to a metaphorical or symbolic shot that is not part of the space and time of the narrative :Nondiegetic insert is a cut from scene to scene to a metaphorical or symbolic shot that is not part of the space and time of the narrative


The 30 degree rule is when every camera position must be carried by at least 30 degrees from the previous one :The 30 degree rule is when every camera position must be carried by at least 30 degrees from the previous one


Layered sound results form a mix of sounds prepared for the soundtrack :Layered sound results form a mix of sounds prepared for the soundtrack


The question-response pattern is more characteristic of the stage than the cinema :The question-response pattern is more characteristic of the stage than the cinema


Left and right separation refers to stereo sound :Left and right separation refers to stereo sound


Sound in older and suburban theaters has been improving with the invention of digital sound :Sound in older and suburban theaters has been improving with the invention of digital sound


Visible sounds are those that would seem logically produced by an image on the screen :Visible sounds are those that would seem logically produced by an image on the screen


Realistic or ambient sound that naturally occurs in a story;s environment can be distracting to the audience. Foley is better to mix :Realistic or ambient sound that naturally occurs in a story;s environment can be distracting to the audience. Foley is better to mix


Sound and the camera’s point of view work together to create the impression of a unified viewpoint :Sound and the camera’s point of view work together to create the impression of a unified viewpoint


Slow motion sound can intensify and action and also focus attention on the action :Slow motion sound can intensify and action and also focus attention on the action


To place an unusual emphasis on sound a director may drop the image by fading to black, make the image, uninteresting and full, hold a meaningless shot for a long period, and prolong the use of dead screen :To place an unusual emphasis on sound a director may drop the image by fading to black, make the image, uninteresting and full, hold a meaningless shot for a long period, and prolong the use of dead screen


Sound can give a sense of temperature by providing appropriate ambient sounds :Sound can give a sense of temperature by providing appropriate ambient sounds


Sound, particularly when it is being analyzed on the screen, can become an element of the plot :Sound, particularly when it is being analyzed on the screen, can become an element of the plot


A human voice off-screen is one way of describing voice-over narration :A human voice off-screen is one way of describing voice-over narration “Ignore the man behind the curtain”


A voice narrating a film is one way of providing exposition, often concerned with past events, sometimes important because we begin to understand the personality of the narrator :A voice narrating a film is one way of providing exposition, often concerned with past events, sometimes important because we begin to understand the personality of the narrator


The most common use of a dead soundtrack is to heighten the impact of any sudden or unexpected sounds that follow :The most common use of a dead soundtrack is to heighten the impact of any sudden or unexpected sounds that follow


Sound is the hardest cinematic technique to study because audiences are inclined to think of sound simply as accompaniment to the moving images :Sound is the hardest cinematic technique to study because audiences are inclined to think of sound simply as accompaniment to the moving images


Sound gives a new value to silence :Sound gives a new value to silence


Loudness, pitch, and timbre enable the audience to recognize different characters voices :Loudness, pitch, and timbre enable the audience to recognize different characters voices


Speech, music, and noise are types of sound in the cinema :Speech, music, and noise are types of sound in the cinema


Sound track an ongoing stream of auditory information :Sound track an ongoing stream of auditory information


Sound relates to visual events that take place in a specific time. The relationship gives sound temporal dimension :Sound relates to visual events that take place in a specific time. The relationship gives sound temporal dimension


Fidelity in sound is the extent to which the sound is faithful to the source as conceived by the audience :Fidelity in sound is the extent to which the sound is faithful to the source as conceived by the audience


In film, it is harder for the audience to notice the diegetic sound :In film, it is harder for the audience to notice the diegetic sound


Sound perspective can be suggested by volume :Sound perspective can be suggested by volume


Simultaneous sound is the matching of sound with the image in terms of story events :Simultaneous sound is the matching of sound with the image in terms of story events


Sound bridge is either nonsimultaneous sound from earlier in the story than the images or nonsimultaneous sound from later in the story than the images :Sound bridge is either nonsimultaneous sound from earlier in the story than the images or nonsimultaneous sound from later in the story than the images


Sound is a powerful film technique because it engages a distinct sense mode, it can actively shape how audiences perceive and interpret the screen images and it cues audiences to from expectation :Sound is a powerful film technique because it engages a distinct sense mode, it can actively shape how audiences perceive and interpret the screen images and it cues audiences to from expectation


The Russians went against Griffith’s seamless editing by using collision of conflict and montage :The Russians went against Griffith’s seamless editing by using collision of conflict and montage


The most important common bond between music and film is that both divide time into rather clearly defined rhythmic patterns :The most important common bond between music and film is that both divide time into rather clearly defined rhythmic patterns


The modern view of music and film is that music can on occasion dominate a picture :The modern view of music and film is that music can on occasion dominate a picture


Music creates a sense a structural rhythm by setting a pace the parallels the pace of movement within shots and the pace of editing :Music creates a sense a structural rhythm by setting a pace the parallels the pace of movement within shots and the pace of editing


The simplest and oldest method of selecting music for film is simply to select familiar music that fits the demands of a sequence :The simplest and oldest method of selecting music for film is simply to select familiar music that fits the demands of a sequence


A generalized score is one that while not precisely matching action conveys an emotion that parallels the story. :A generalized score is one that while not precisely matching action conveys an emotion that parallels the story.


Heavy musical backgrounds can disguise or cover up weaknesses in action and dialogue :Heavy musical backgrounds can disguise or cover up weaknesses in action and dialogue


Music is often used to foreshadow events, to evoke nostalgia, to suggest a time or place and tell an inner story :Music is often used to foreshadow events, to evoke nostalgia, to suggest a time or place and tell an inner story


Peter-and-the-wolfing allows certain instruments and types of music to be associated with given characters :Peter-and-the-wolfing allows certain instruments and types of music to be associated with given characters


An actor may benefit from music in a film if it adds qualities needed by the film that the actor lacks :An actor may benefit from music in a film if it adds qualities needed by the film that the actor lacks


Many assert that the tradition of the great American movie musicals was largely dead by the early 1970s :Many assert that the tradition of the great American movie musicals was largely dead by the early 1970s


Music functions in an important way by providing transition or bridges between scenes marketing the passage of time, signaling a change of local, foreshadowing a shift in mood or pace, and transporting an audience backward in time into a flashback :Music functions in an important way by providing transition or bridges between scenes marketing the passage of time, signaling a change of local, foreshadowing a shift in mood or pace, and transporting an audience backward in time into a flashback


Music that accompanies the main titles of a film often articulates rhymically the title information itself, establishes the general mood or tone of the film, is created by randomly linking chords to carious colors in the title screens, and even introduces story elements through the use of lyrics :Music that accompanies the main titles of a film often articulates rhymically the title information itself, establishes the general mood or tone of the film, is created by randomly linking chords to carious colors in the title screens, and even introduces story elements through the use of lyrics


Natural sounds that are built up and artistically mixed sometimes are even more effective than music in conveying a mood :Natural sounds that are built up and artistically mixed sometimes are even more effective than music in conveying a mood


The use of the synthesizer is a fairly recent trend :The use of the synthesizer is a fairly recent trend


One of the great virtues in the use of film music, generally speaking is economy :One of the great virtues in the use of film music, generally speaking is economy


MTV has impacted film editing by decreasing the length of each shot; increasing the number of shots per minute/sequence :MTV has impacted film editing by decreasing the length of each shot; increasing the number of shots per minute/sequence


The Kuleshov effect occurs when two shots are juxtaposed or joined creating, meaning, significance, emotional impact and tone, significance and emotional impact and one on a piece of film, but cannot be found on any single piece of film :The Kuleshov effect occurs when two shots are juxtaposed or joined creating, meaning, significance, emotional impact and tone, significance and emotional impact and one on a piece of film, but cannot be found on any single piece of film


Music videos had the greatest influence on film editing today :Music videos had the greatest influence on film editing today


The editing style in today’s films is unique in that movies use fast, non-linear cuts :The editing style in today’s films is unique in that movies use fast, non-linear cuts


In film and video sound production, the term ambience usually means the background sound accompanying a scene :In film and video sound production, the term ambience usually means the background sound accompanying a scene


Foley artists match live sounds effects with the action of the picture :Foley artists match live sounds effects with the action of the picture


Sound motifs are a combination of sound effects that are associated with a particular character though the film, with a particular setting through the film, and with a particular situation or idea through the film :Sound motifs are a combination of sound effects that are associated with a particular character though the film, with a particular setting through the film, and with a particular situation or idea through the film


Pro-logic II is a sound quality control system for playback in a movie theatre :Pro-logic II is a sound quality control system for playback in a movie theatre


A cut is a visual transition in editing in which one sot is instantaneously replaced on screen by another :A cut is a visual transition in editing in which one sot is instantaneously replaced on screen by another


Continuity editing creates action that flows smoothly across shots and scene without jarring visual inconsistencies. Establishes a sense of story for the viewer :Continuity editing creates action that flows smoothly across shots and scene without jarring visual inconsistencies. Establishes a sense of story for the viewer


Cross cutting is cutting back and forth quickly between two or more lines of action, indicating they are happening simultaneously :Cross cutting is cutting back and forth quickly between two or more lines of action, indicating they are happening simultaneously


A dissolve is gradual scene transition. The editor overlaps the end of one shot with the beginning of the next one :A dissolve is gradual scene transition. The editor overlaps the end of one shot with the beginning of the next one


An establishing shot is not normally taken for a short distance or from a “first person perspective,” that establishes where the action is about to occur :An establishing shot is not normally taken for a short distance or from a “first person perspective,” that establishes where the action is about to occur


The final cut is the finished edit of a film, approved by the director and the producer. This is what the audience sees. :The final cut is the finished edit of a film, approved by the director and the producer. This is what the audience sees.


The rough cut is the editor’s first pass at assembling the shots into a film, before tightening and polishing occurs :The rough cut is the editor’s first pass at assembling the shots into a film, before tightening and polishing occurs


The rough cut is the editor’s first pass at assembling the shots into a film, before tightening and polishing occurs :The rough cut is the editor’s first pass at assembling the shots into a film, before tightening and polishing occurs


A montage is not achieved through the editing of many long shots that are designed to produce an emotional impact on the viewer. The longer the shot, the greater effect is has on the audience :A montage is not achieved through the editing of many long shots that are designed to produce an emotional impact on the viewer. The longer the shot, the greater effect is has on the audience


The basic purpose of the continuity system is to create a smooth flow from shot to shot :The basic purpose of the continuity system is to create a smooth flow from shot to shot In the film “1408” continuity was a nightmare. Twelve different versions of the hotel room were created and all had to be identical in appearance even though each set was exposed to disastrous natural elements( Fire, Wind, Rain, Snow, etc.)


Morphing is the technique used to Stay where two shots are joined together without a single cut: one cut grows into the other :Morphing is the technique used to Stay where two shots are joined together without a single cut: one cut grows into the other


Reverse cutting is a technique alternating over-the-shoulder shots showing different characters speaking :Reverse cutting is a technique alternating over-the-shoulder shots showing different characters speaking


Diegetic is sound that comes from outside of a window in the story, but not on screen; this sound can be heard by the characters :Diegetic is sound that comes from outside of a window in the story, but not on screen; this sound can be heard by the characters Voices of characters, sounds made by objects in the story, music represented as coming from instruments in the story. Diegetic sound is any sound presented as originated from source within the film's world.


Non-diegetic is sound that comes from outside of the story; it can’t be heard by anyone in the story :Non-diegetic is sound that comes from outside of the story; it can’t be heard by anyone in the story Sound whose source is neither visible on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action: Narrator's commentary, sound effects which is added for the dramatic effect, mood music. Non-diegetic sound is represented as coming from a source outside the story space.


Francis Ford Coppola said that sound is 50% of the film :Francis Ford Coppola said that sound is 50% of the film “Sound is 50% of the film!”“There, I said it!”“Happy now?”


Dubbing is adding dialogue and sound effects after filming is completed, in post production :Dubbing is adding dialogue and sound effects after filming is completed, in post production "You are part of the rebel alliance and a traitor!" "Take her away!"


Footsteps, breathing, the rustle of clothing and the sound of props, such as computer keys or squeaky chairs, are created by Foley artists :Footsteps, breathing, the rustle of clothing and the sound of props, such as computer keys or squeaky chairs, are created by Foley artists


Max Stiener’s “King Kong” is the first modern-style score that sets a standard for Hollywood film scores which is still followed today; the score uses leimotifs and individual themes :Max Stiener’s “King Kong” is the first modern-style score that sets a standard for Hollywood film scores which is still followed today; the score uses leimotifs and individual themes


Pitch is the relative highness or lowness of a musical note :Pitch is the relative highness or lowness of a musical note


Rhythm is a regular, repeated pattern formed by a series of notes of differing duration and stress which gives music its character :Rhythm is a regular, repeated pattern formed by a series of notes of differing duration and stress which gives music its character


Sound that appears to come from an object seen onscreen, such as a radio or television, animals, or actors is called source sound :Sound that appears to come from an object seen onscreen, such as a radio or television, animals, or actors is called source sound


Sound brought men into editing :Sound brought men into editing