Psycho review

Considering the film Psycho was made in 1960, the editing techniques used were ahead of it's time. Nowadays, we are familiar with the quick cuts, speech overlapping and montages seen in films, however if it were the first time ever seeing these techniques used, I believe it would be a shocking experience. The musical score by Bernard Herrmann lifted the film, enforcing the effect of the editing, especially in the Shower Scene. The staccato notes coincide with the quicks cuts resulting in a heightened effect. I particularly like how Bates' mother is revealed in the film, only seeing her silhouette up in the window. before we find out that Bates' is also his mother, we perceive Bate's mother as a higher authority.

Cutting Edge review

This was by far the most helpful source to provide both general knowledge and information that could be referenced in my essay. The film went through 'editing' in chronological order allowing us to gain a more sound understanding of Editing. The film also allowed me to appreciate the 'art' of editing and how it really does effect the how a story is told and the overall message. The effect a type of cut has is also explained and gives us examples of when a certain cut might be used. There were a variety of interviews from professional editors, the variety and sheer amount of interviewers allowed us to see the world of editing from their point of view and help us to further appreciate the art.

La Jetee review

La Jetee, the majority being filmed using stills really helps with the creation of our Animatic. It succeeds in tellings a story using stills and therefore lets us see first hand the techniques used to create a successful storyboard. Flashbacks were even shown successfully, which is in itself a difficult concept to display without confusing the audience. However, La Jetee still succeeds in being a puzzle that doesn't lose the audience's attention, but gets them thinking trying to fit the pieces together.

Animatic