Clive Thompson Video Editing Analysis

The concept of video editing is introduced by Clive Thompson in his chapter The New Literacies. Where Thompson discusses moving image -video- as a literacy that has evolved “into a flexible format for communication, a way to speak one’s ideas to the world” (Thompson 98). The accessibility of cameras allows for video editing to be more convenient for individuals. Cameras have evolved into devices which allow individuals to express their ideas and overcome obstacles through video editing; in order to capture priceless moments without being part of the media industry. Through the use of portable cameras -cellphones - individuals are able to shoot an instant video which allows them to collaborate with technology and society. Individuals are able to edit videos and upload them to video sites, to ultimately communicate a message to an audience. However, Thompson believes that to fully understand the true meaning of video editing, “We’ll need to begin using it to communicate with ourselves” ( Thompson 104). Using video editing is portrayed as a process which allows individuals to learn from themselves. I agree with Thompson’s concept of being able to “communicate with themselves” (Thompson 104), since it will allow individuals to realize how their background affects who they are.
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By the visual aesthetics of a video, any person is able to record what makes them feel happy, and watch it over and over again for their own pleasure. By having the ability to do this, moving image is why “video literacy is our growing ability to capture ideas that are difficult to represent in text” (Thompson 102 ). Thompson is surely right about the growing ability of video editing because it allows individuals to express themselves through moving image rather than text. This digital literacy makes it possible for others to find new ways of expressing