Research into editing styles
The clip that I am doing is from the film "Strangers" where mysterious people are knocking on the door of the victim. My first point on how different editing styles are shown in this clip is the use of slow paced editing to show the characters fear and builds tension within the scene. An example of this is where the main character hears a knock on the door and slowly walks towards the door and waits at it to hear another noise. This drags the time out and builds tension within the audience as this style leaves the audience on edge and wanting the scene to climax and reveal the scare. This will create and keep the audience in suspense making them empties with the characters fear of what may be on the other side of the door.
My next point is the use of linking shots together to show the main characters reactions before and after the knocking on the door is heard. An example of this style is where the character hears the first knock on the door and the camera goes from her to the door then back to her which is then followed by a second knock where the camera stays on the door. This effect allows the audience to instantly know where the noise coming from and what the characters reaction is to it. This style is useful as a knock on the door is a normal thing, the door only becomes a danger once the audience sees the characters reaction to it and know that what is behind the door should be feared. This will help the audience relate to the character as most people will know the feeling of not wanting to open to something or someone.
My final point is the use of straight cuts within this scene that tells the audience that she is being watched from outside. and example of this is where the character locks the doors and runs upstairs to talk to someone on the phone and the camera suddenly jumps to someone watching the house from outside. This edit creates tells the audience that someone is outside and they are watching the woman inside the house, this creates a sense of enigma as the audience do not know who or what is outside. This can help the audience relate to the character by showing the audience what she knows it makes the audience cautious of what is outside of the house and can understand why she has locked the door. It can also be that the audience have seen a danger to the character that they do not know which makes them empathise with the character and makes them feel sorry for the danger that awaits the character. This effect can build suspense as the audience will want to know what is outside the house and they will be waiting for what happens to the character.
By Alexander Flanagan
My next point is the use of linking shots together to show the main characters reactions before and after the knocking on the door is heard. An example of this style is where the character hears the first knock on the door and the camera goes from her to the door then back to her which is then followed by a second knock where the camera stays on the door. This effect allows the audience to instantly know where the noise coming from and what the characters reaction is to it. This style is useful as a knock on the door is a normal thing, the door only becomes a danger once the audience sees the characters reaction to it and know that what is behind the door should be feared. This will help the audience relate to the character as most people will know the feeling of not wanting to open to something or someone.
My final point is the use of straight cuts within this scene that tells the audience that she is being watched from outside. and example of this is where the character locks the doors and runs upstairs to talk to someone on the phone and the camera suddenly jumps to someone watching the house from outside. This edit creates tells the audience that someone is outside and they are watching the woman inside the house, this creates a sense of enigma as the audience do not know who or what is outside. This can help the audience relate to the character by showing the audience what she knows it makes the audience cautious of what is outside of the house and can understand why she has locked the door. It can also be that the audience have seen a danger to the character that they do not know which makes them empathise with the character and makes them feel sorry for the danger that awaits the character. This effect can build suspense as the audience will want to know what is outside the house and they will be waiting for what happens to the character.
By Alexander Flanagan
This is the clip of "Strangers" I analysed:
This post demonstrates a basic understanding of why editing styles are important within the thriller genre. You have identified the correct points, but re consider your final point, as this is a jump cut and not a straight cut. You have considered the effect that each technique creates, but this needs to be explored in more detail, by focusing more on the audience.
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