Functions of Editing In Films
After watching City of God (Brazil, 2002) or United 93 (USA, 2006) and reading Chapter 8 of Looking at Movies. Explain the multiple functions of editing in the films.
Bring at least one example (a scene from the film) for each of these cases:
a) Editing organizes fragmented action.
b) Editing creates meaning through juxtaposition.
c) Editing creates a spatial relationship between shots
d) Editing establishes pace and rhythm
Watch City of God (Brazil, 2002) or United 93 (USA, 2006) and read Chapter 8 of Looking at Movies. Then explain the multiple functions of editing in the films.
