Editing Techniques

Shot Reverse Shot - The Fault In Our Stars

Shot reverse shot is used in this clip so that we can see both sides of the conversation. We can also see how each of the characters react to what the other person says in more detail than a split screen.

Split Screen - When Harry Met Sally

Like shot reverse shot a split screen is used so that viewers can see both sides of the conversation but at the same time. By using a split screen a movie can show two different thing at different places happening at different or the same time. 

Parallel Editing - Silence of the Lambs

Parallel editing allows the audience to see two different sets of action unfolding at the same time. In this clip one within the house, and one outside the house. Towards the end of the clip, we can see another set of action with Clarice. We are made to feel that the police are intercepting on the house of the Cannibal, but in actual fact it is Clarice who is outside the Cannibal's house. The effect of parallel editing is that all three events are linked together and it causes tension to build.

Montage - Big Hero 6

Many action movies have that very important 'suiting up' montage. This is used to show many things happening over a long period of time with motivating music playing over the top of it all.

Eye-line Match - Star Wars

This is used to show things from the view of a character, it gives the effect that you are in the characters place. In this scene you can see Princess Leia and she is looking at the storm troopers which builds up suspence as she then shoots at them.