Chapter 6 Questions

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Chapter 6 Review Questions

1. Describe how digital video editing evolved starting in the 1990's.

Digital video editing has evolved starting in the 1990's through the use of revolutionary video capture technology that were introduced in 1995, most notably was the Miro DC30 video capture board. There was also the world's first non-linear system called the MX1000 by Panasonic in 1996. There was the development of cameras using the fire wire technology and processors that jumped from 486's running at 66Mhz to Pentium IV's running at 2.4Ghz (2400Mhz) designed in 2002..

2. There are three types of editing methods. Name each of them and describe when you use each type.

The three types of editing methods are edit as you shoot, tape editing, and computer editing.
Edit as you shoot is the method of editing that requires the most planning, all of the shots, angles, and camera movements need to be planned out.
Tape editing is slowly being phased out due to digital editing but it is preferred over it when it comes to straight cuts from one shot to the other because it be quite time consuming if done on the computer.
Computer editing is the most popular type of editing, it is very affordable and even the average consumer can produce a professional looking video with their home computer.

3. What information is contained on the Edit Decision List?

The information contained on the Edit Decision List (EDL) is the raw video footage you've shot. The are many parts to it including Information Area and the “Details” Section. The Information Area has the Tape Number, the Title of the Production, the Shoot Date, and who logged the tape. The “Details” Section has the beginning (Time In) and the ending (Time Out) point for each raw footage shot, Description, Proposed Length on Master, the Order, and the Used.

4. Define Editing Style. What are the 2 types of editing styles outlined in this chapter? Give 2 characteristics for each of these styles.

Editing Style: the distinct way in which an editor makes decisions about length of cuts, which shots should follow each other, and the overall look of the video.

2 types of editing styles outlined in this chapter are editing to the beat of music and pace editing.
Editing to the beat of music is the most common style of editing as well as the easiest. It is done by uploading music into your computer and through trial and error you match up a clip to the beat.
Pace Editing is selecting an edit frequency or how fast the shot changes at a certain pace.

5. When considering pace in a video what must be considered? Give four points on how you know when to edit with a slow pace and four points for a fast pace.


When considering the pace in a video the first thing that must be considered is the speed of the music and the second is the mood of the video.
Four points on when you must edit with a slow pace are to evoke emotion, usually sadness, grief, happiness, or retrospect from the viewer, if the target audience is middle age or elderly people, the music is slow and meaningful, and if the mood is romantic, insightful, or solemn.
Four points on when you must edit with a fast pace are to evoke emotion, usually fear, anticipation, excitement, chaos, or tension from the viewer, if the target audience is young people or teenagers, if the mood is restless, uneasy, exhilarating, or passionate.