Reasons why we shoot to edit:

The first reason why we shoot to edit is that it is far more practical than shooting from the start to finish of the film. Shots are better done at different times of the day or some scenes will need to shot in the same location, even though they are different stages of the film.

Another reason that we shoot to edit is so that we have more control over the elements of filming that are extremely variable. For example lighting. When shooting in long takes the slightest movement of the camera can completely change the lighting and therefore change the whole shot. Shooting to edit allows us to change the lighting as we go for each shot to check that it is appropriate and stable throughout the entire scene and, furthermore, the whole film.

We also shoot to edit is to aid the actors’ performances. By shooting multiple short clips, there is a bigger range to choose from; therefore the actor’s best performance can be chosen and the actors are not forced to deliver long-winded monologues over and over again.

Finally another reason we shoot to edit is so that the set can be rearranged as needed as each shot is taken.