The Negative Aspects Of Film Editing

A film editor organizes the various shots obtained by the director into sequence in order to tell the director and writer’s story. In early film, editors would work with raw film combining the many shots into sequences resulting in motion pictures. Today’s editors have the advantage of digital film and editing software such as Adobe Premiere. Editing does not end at sequencing the shots. The editor must add the sound to the sequences of shots. The editor will add recorded dialogue, and accompanying music. Editors are also responsible for many special effects utilizing techniques like multiple exposure. The editor is one of the greatest combinations of art and skill. The editor delivers the message of the director and screenwriter. With the increasing use of special effects, the amount of post-production only grows. Film editors are responsible for every major motion picture ever consumed. …show more content…
One of the biggest concerns for anybody editing a film together is continuity. Editors must ensure every detail remains where it is meant to be in a film. It would be poor continuity for an item to have moved place when cutaway. It would also be poor continuity for a character to be wearing a different outfit in the same scene. One of the larger hurdles of continuity is lighting, especially when filming outside. An editor must make sure the various shots, sounds, and details organized tell a clear consistent story. When continuity is broken, viewers become aware they are watching a film, which subtracts from their enjoyment of the work. Poor continuity can also confuse a viewer, leaving them with a poor taste in their mouth. Many will often scratch their heads as the story seems to have no structure when watching each scene. Without the practice of continuity, audiences would be unable to follow a film. The editor bears yet another burden for the entertainment of