J-CUT – A J cut is a variant of a split edit film editing technique in which the audio from a following scene overlaps the picture from the preceding scene, so that the audio portion of the later scene starts playing before its picture as a lead-in to the visual cut.
L-CUT – An L cut is a variant of a split edit film editing technique in which the audio from preceding scene overlaps the picture from the following scene, so that the audio cuts after the picture, and continues playing over the beginning of the next scene.
The Shape Of Water (Guillermo Del Toro, 2017) is an art film due to how visually striking it is. The film has won multiple Academy Awards, including best production design. Although it is a fantasy film which is quite unusual for an art film, I believe the uniqueness of it makes it an art film.
Battleship Potemkin (Eisenstein, 1925) Records a historic event from the Russian Revolution from the Soviet Perspective. Ground-breaking in terms of use of editing techniques.
The Breakfast Club (John Hughs, 1985) is a cult classic movie that has been popular for the past 35 years. Its protagonists include stereotypical teenagers making it relatable for a younger audience.
Alphaville (Jean-Luc Godard, 1965) is a black and white French film taking elements of film noir and si-fi. However; it could be historically significant as it largely influenced Ridley Scott’s Bladerunner.
The Wizard Of Oz (Victor Fleming, 1939) is a historically significant film as it was the first film to use colour. Although the genre is a fantasy/musical aimed at all ages to entertain, so a mainstream film at the time, in terms of the impact it is historically significant.
Deadpool 2 (David Leitch, 2018) I would categorise as a mainstream film due to its main purpose to entertain and make a profit (box office of 785 million). Deadpool 2 is a sequel to a previously well received film, so the idea of a second one again is about profit opposed for art or to be historically significant.
A Bugs Life (John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton, 1998) could be considered a a mainstream film. The storyline is based off Seven Samurai but has been recreated as Disney film for families to enjoy.
Love Simon (Greg Berlanti, 2018) can be seen as a mainstream film, the drama/romance is about a teenager struggling with their sexuality. It is aimed for the masses to watch and was hugely advertised. It has a profound meaning for people to learn.
Seventh Samurai (Akira Kurosawa, 1954) can be seen as a historical film because of the multiple adaptations that have been inspired from it. This movie has had a large impact on the film industry not only from its adaptations but also being one of the most successful foreign film.
Film editing is both a creative and a technical part of the post-production process of filmmaking. The term is derived from the traditional process of working with film which increasingly involves the use of digital technology.
Used to show the subject from a distance, or the area in which the scene is taking place. This type of shot is particularly useful for establishing a scene in terms of time and place, as well as a character’s physical or emotional relationship to the environment and elements within it. The character doesn’t necessarily have to be viewable in this shot.
Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secretes (Chris Columbus, 2002)
Full Shot:
Frames character from head to toes, with the subject roughly filling the frame. The emphasis tends to be more on action and movement rather than a character’s emotional state.
Django Unchained (Quentin Tarantino, 2012)
Close up:
Fills the screen with part of the subject, such as a person’s head/face. Framed this tightly, the emotions and reaction of a character dominate the scene.
The Shining (Stanley Kubrick, 1980)
Extreme Close up:
Emphasizes a small area or detail of the subject, such as the eye(s) or mouth.
In a high angle shot, the camera points down at your subject. It usually creates a feeling of inferiority, or “looking down” on your subject.
The Shawshank redemption (Frank Darabont, 1994)
Low angle shot:
A low angle shot frames the subject from a low camera height looking up at them. These camera shots most often emphasize power dynamics between characters.
Reservoir Dogs (Quentin Tarantino, 1992)
dutch angle shot:
For a dutch angle (dutch tilt), the camera is slanted to one side. With the horizon lines tilted in this way, you can create a sense of disorientation. This video breaks down a key moment in Mission: Impossible when Ethan first realizes that he’s being set up.
Do The Right Thing (Spike Lee, 1989)
shoulder level shot:
This is when your camera is roughly as high as your subject’s shoulders. Shoulder level shots are actually much more standard than an eye level shot, which can make your actor seem shorter than reality:
No Country For Old Men (Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, 2007)
When you pan, you’re moving your camera from left to right or vice versa, all while keeping the camera’s base fixated on a certain point. Though you’re not moving the camera, you’re changing the direction it’s facing and capturing a panoramic view. This movement uses a continuous shot to show the audience what you can’t fit in a single frame. Panning can help you establish the location of a scene or let you follow a moving character. Panning can also help you reveal things that were previously off-screen. For example, if there’s an uninvited guest in a party scene, you can build up the tension while you pan to reveal their presence as opposed to using a fast cut.
Moonrise Kingdom (Anderson, 2012)
zoom:
Zooming is used to focus on a certain area in the frame and is commonly used to go from a long shot to a close-up of the subject you’re filming. It also lets you zoom out and move farther away from a subject in a shot. There are several ways to use this camera movement creatively, such as zooming in on a fast-moving scene to add more drama and energy or zooming in on a character’s face to emphasize a humorous expression or look of terror. It’s important to use this movement sparingly to minimize distraction or overuse.
The Shining (Kubrick, 1980)
Tracking (steadicam):
With this camera movement, you’re moving the camera toward or away from a subject, often by placing it on a track or motorized vehicle. When you “dolly in,” the camera moves toward the subject, whereas when you “dolly out,” the camera moves backward and away from the subject. Placing it on a stable track can help you move the camera with a fluid range of motion. This type of camera movement is often used to focus on a character when they’re lost in thought or when they’ve come to a sudden realization.
One Point Perspective – A way of crafting cinematic shots with near-perfect symmetry. The composition of these shots draws the viewer’s eye to a specific focal point within the frame, absorbing them into the dimension of the shot and manipulating the experience by telling them exactly where to look.
Symmetry – Refers to material being organized in such a way that it conveys a sense of unity through the repetition of one or more elements. In film theory it is appropriate to speak of three kinds of symmetry in the two-dimensional picture.
Steadicam Tracking Shot – With its ability to move through scenes and follow actors smoothly, placing the audience in the center of the on-screen action
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