Media Studies

This is my technical elements graphic organizer.

 1. Straight Cut- 0.12 - A straight cut is the most basic one when one shot cuts from one to the next,  in this part of the opening scene, it begins with a straight cut, first with the shot where it shows the establishing shot and after it cuts and replaces it with another shot where the character is in the car. It contributes to the construction of meaning by creating a seamless transition between scenes making it easier for the audience to follow making the story feel smooth. 2. Dissolve Transition- 0.19 - A dissolve transition is an editing technique where one shot fades out while the next shot fades in, during this second of the scene it goes from the actor being in the car and it dissolves to another scene which was the trees, outside in the woods. It contributes to the construction of meaning by creating continuity between scenes transitioning from one location to the next, having the audience focused. 3. Long Takes- 0.40 - A long take is a continuous shot in a film whi...