4.4 - Editing (Pacing, Continuity, and Emotional Impact)
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Practice Questions
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What is pacing in film editing?
💡 Hint: Think about how fast scenes change!
Define continuity in film.
💡 Hint: How do we keep track of the story?
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What technique involves an abrupt transition between shots?
💡 Hint: Consider how it disrupts the narrative!
True or False: Montage sequences are used to slow down the narrative.
💡 Hint: Think about how quickly they convey information.
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Challenge Problems
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Choose a film scene and analyze how editing creates specific emotional reactions. Describe pacing and continuity effects.
💡 Hint: Consider both the speed of cuts and how scenes link together.
Create a storyboard that includes a mix of pacing techniques (jump cuts, match cuts) and explain their emotional purpose.
💡 Hint: Think about how fast edits build excitement versus slow moments for reflection.
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