1.6 KiB
1.6 KiB
Pacing & Rhythm
Editing is choreography: every cut should land on a beat, whether visual or aural.
Note: Open by clapping a simple 4‑beat rhythm and asking participants to nod when they feel the right moment for the next cut.
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Pacing & Rhythm
1. Shot Length & Emotion
| Shot Duration | Typical Feel |
|---|---|
| 1–3 s rapid | Urgency, tension, excitement |
| 4–7 s moderate | Conversational, neutral |
| 8+ s long | Contemplative, dramatic, awkward |
Note: Show a compilation: music video (fast), dialogue scene (medium), Tarkovsky clip (long). Ask how mood shifts with duration.
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Pacing & Rhythm
2. Cut on Action Peaks
- Slice during movement apex (hand lands on table, door slams shut).
- The motion masks the splice—viewer’s eye follows flow, not the edit.
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Pacing & Rhythm
3. Cut on Dialog Beats
- Trim silences that don’t serve story.
- Let reaction shots finish a spoken sentence; avoid stepping on final syllables.
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Pacing & Rhythm
4. Rhythm Devices
| Device | Purpose |
|---|---|
| L‑cut music bed | Glide pace across scenes |
| Speed ramp | Heighten flourish (sports, DIY) |
| Montage | Compress time and build energy |
| Hold frame | Let emotion breathe, signal importance |
Note: Mention Kdenlive’s Time Remap effect: right‑click clip → Add Speed Change → keyframe velocity for ramps.