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Film Editing Insights for Students

The document is an edit decision list for the film "On The Edge" that provides reasoning for various shot selections throughout the film. It describes 17 shots ranging from close-ups to establishing shots. For each shot, it provides context for the scene and explains why that particular shot angle was used, such as to show a character's facial expression or the setting. The overall purpose is to convey key plot points and emotional moments through strategic camera placements.

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Film Editing Insights for Students

The document is an edit decision list for the film "On The Edge" that provides reasoning for various shot selections throughout the film. It describes 17 shots ranging from close-ups to establishing shots. For each shot, it provides context for the scene and explains why that particular shot angle was used, such as to show a character's facial expression or the setting. The overall purpose is to convey key plot points and emotional moments through strategic camera placements.

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Film: On The Edge Director: Hannah Whittall Editor: Leeya Meghani Date: October 2nd 2012 Camera Person: Tia Bihal Location: Oaks Park High School # Shot/Angle 1. Medium shot Action Closed door Why I used it The reason why I used this scene was to show the audience that the bullies have left the bathroom. The reason for using this shot is so the audience can see that the bullies are looking for her. The close up also shows the anger on the bullies face. The reason for using this shot, is so the audience can see that our protagonist is being searched for. This shot also used to introduce our antagonist. The reason why I used this scene was to show the audience, that the bullies are looking for our protagonist. This shot also shows the audience the setting of our scene. The reason for using a close up during this action, is so the audience can see her action and to highlight the importance of the scene. Using this shot during this scene, allows the audience to see how scared she is. The reason for using this shot for this scene was so the audience can see how badly shes been affected and how she cant handle it anymore. Using this low angle shows the importance of her being tripped up. Used Y

2. Close up

Michelle looking under the toilet

3. Close up

Michelle walking through door and looking under toilet Steph is also seen walking in Michelle walking through door and looking around bathroom

4. Close up

5. Close up

Sam opening the pill bottle and putting pills in her hand

6. Medium shot 7. Medium shot 8. Medium shot 9. Low angle

Sam cuddling herself under the stairs Sam breaking down and falling to the ground Sam breaking down and falling to the ground Sam being tripped up

Y Y

10. Medium shot

Paper balls been thrown at Sam

11. Close up

12. Close up

13. Over the shoulder

14. Medium shot

15. Medium shot

16. Long shot

17. Close up

18. E Establishing s shot

This medium shot during this scene, allows the audience to see whats being thrown at her and her reaction to the action. Sam opening her pill This close up of her opening bottle the pill, gives the audience a sense of how shes acting, this scene being the more important scene also means the audience will pay more attention to it. Sam looking at her pill The close up of Sam looking at bottle the bottle creates tension for the audience of whether she is going to open it or not. The use of the close up also lets the audience see her facial expression. Sam dialing bully line The reason for using this shot is so the audience can see whether or not shes going to dial the number. Sam crying after the The medium shot of her crying phone goes dead on her after the phone dies, allows the audience to see her facial expression and to also see her emotion during the scene. Sam looking in the The medium shot of her mirror looking in the mirror allows the audience to see her emotion on her face after taking the drugs. Sam falling back onto The long shot allows the the wall audience to see where shes falling back on. Sam slowly falling The close up allows the unconscious audience to see Sams expression on her face. Ambulance arriving at The establishing shot allows the hospital the audience to see where the shot is being filmed and also what happens in the shot.

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