Through the past couple of weeks during class exercises and reflection, I have become interested in the power of editing as well as creative visual techniques in relation to coverage. In an effort to combine editing and cinematography, I have decided to investigate non-conventional coverage techniques; unique and innovative strategies to present space, time and character in a scene as opposed to conventional styles.
At this stage, I plan to conduct research on specific filmmakers and traditional vs non-traditional conventions, and then create a series of small practical experiments based on examples. I would try to recreate techniques I have seen in these exercises using my own settings. I think these could also combine into some type of final piece like a video essay or a short film.
Ideas for exercises could be to recreate:
- The match cut
- The crash zoom
- The split screen
- The wipe cut
Ideas for case studies could be to research:
- Creators such as Edgar Wright
- Stylised shows such as Sherlock
References for research:
- http://lessonbucket.com/media/year-10/day-in-60-seconds/
Links to scenes:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YY6mymW4oA/ – quick cuts/crash zooms from Shawn of the Dead
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYr39tJrNy0/ – Breaking Bad match cut
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrDlrytgm8/ – MOVE match cut
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-9tyIe-iEo/ – Splitscreen A Love Story splitscreen narrative
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TKZRc2Cn00/ – Combination
A possibility is that this project might turn into a more specified exploration into one technique – for example there are so many different uses of the match cut that I could probably just do an entire investigation just on the match cut.
