Editing and Transition

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 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 which last longer than 2-3 seconds. In this part of the scene, this shot is held longer than 2-3 seconds making it appear to be one continuous shot having the camera follow the bird throughout this time. It contributes the construction of meaning by creating a sense of real-time immersing the audience more deeply into the scene by avoiding the cuts allowing to view the action more deeply.

4. Fade-out- 0.55
- A fade-out transition is when a scene disappears into a black or blank screen. During this part of the scene, it fades black for a second changing time and location from the bird flying in the light sky to a dark cemetery. It contributes to the construction of meaning by indicating the passage of time and sets the tone for the next scene, while also helps guide the audience's emotional aspect.
5. Wipe Transition- 1.08
- A wipe transition is an editing technique where one shot is replaced by another through a moving line or shape that sweeps across the screen moving in any direction. A wipe transition is used in this part of the scene when switching from one location to another, it went from a dark black and white setting in the cemetery to a bright setting of the castle. This contributes to the construction of meaning by visually a shift in location and time, guiding the audience smoothly creating excitement.
6. Insert- 1.23
- An insert is a type of shot that focuses on a specific detail or object, usually close-up. In this scene, an insert is used when it is focused on the actor and all of sudden, we focus on the bird that comes in the scene, and we follow it around for most of the scene. This contributes to the construction of meaning by highlighting details that are important to the story, it draws attention to the audience to these elements.
7. Parallel Editing- 1.32
- Parallel editing is an editing technique where two or more scenes are intercut by showing multiple actions happening at the same time. During this scene, there is a use of parallel editing where the scene cuts from different scenes of action that are happening at the same time where it goes from an establishing shot of the castle and the dragon to a zoom in view of the dragon coming out the castle. This contributes to the construction of meaning by creating a sense of connection between different narrative, allowing the audience to see how events happening in separate views but the same location.
8. J Cut- 2.05
- A J cut is an editing technique where the audio from the next scene starts before the visual cut to that scene. In this part of the opening scene, a J cut is happening when the camera is focused on a skull while the women is already talking, and it focuses on her face after. This contributes to the construction of meaning by creating a sense of anticipation; by introducing the audio first it can link two scenes together smoothly. It can bring curiosity to the audience, as they are already thinking of the new audio context while still viewing the current scene.
9. Reverse Shot Cut- 2.13
- A reverse shot cut is an editing technique used to show a conversation between two characters alternating shots of the two characters. At the end of the opening scene, there is a reverse shot cut where the women and the men are conversing while the camera is changing from views. This contributes to the construction of meaning by showing the relationship between characters by alternating between their perspective.

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