Speed of Editing - In any film the length of the shots could be anywhere from a couple of seconds to a couple of minutes long. However the length of the sequences create the pace of the film moving along. The speed in which the sequence is edited will create the mood of the action going on on-screen.
Cross Cutting - this is showing two things happening at the same time, both cutting to and from each other. For example I have posted a clip, of the beginning of scream, in this you see her about to get murdered but also at the same time you see a car coming towards her, as it cuts between this car and her death you see that her parents arriving happens just before she can get to them to call out. This engages the viewer as the viewer is wondering if they will actually cross paths. It also builds tension for the viewer as the cuts get so close to meeting but she never makes it.
Cutaways - Cutaways are shots that interrupt a filmed action by showing a view of something else which isn't carrying on the narrative. Cutaway shots do not usually contribute any extra drama content on its own however it is used to help create a longer sequence, our cover up any blips in the action.
Creating pace - Creating pace in a video is switching shots for example so you do not use loads of 40 second shots, you increase the editing speed to pick up the pace by using load of little 5 second shots. If you wish to create a scene that has anxiety or suspense for the audience then you will make the shots shorter and the editing quick. This would be used for example in an action scene like shown in this section of The Bourne Ultimatum. As they are running and fighting the shots are rapidly changing every few sections.
However in romance films for example the shots are longer, to keep the relaxation and the fluidity of the mood. The lengths of the shots reflect the mood the audience should be feeling calm and relaxed. Embedded is an example of this from 'Sleepless in Seattle'
Development of drama - Cross cutting is a form of editing that can be used to develop dramatic scenes for example, I have mentioned above the clip of the beginning of scream where you see the girl getting murdered just before her parents arrive. This makes the audience feel the tension of if they will make it in time.
In this film in which we attempted to recreate these few objectives. I crosscut our movie to develop a sense of tension, you see two people arriving at school at the same time, when the bell rings. Then both going opposite ways to get there vaguely on time, we created the tension of who will get there first by switching the shots to and from the two people, seeing them progress closer and closer until one person reaches the classroom. We change our speed of editing, as at first the shots are longer and more relaxed, however when you hear the bell ring the speed of the editing changes to short shots, this builds the anxiety in who will get there first.
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