Dissolve & Fade

My interpretation of the Dissolve transaction is basically a gradual transaction between two scenes or images to almost make them blend together for a moment to give a smooth scene swap/cut. Dissolve is the gradual transaction from one image to another as opposed to just simply a transaction to a blank screen. Fade, similarly is a darkening/ gradual blur transaction between scenes in which a transaction occurs but to a blank screen as apposed to another image.

the result is a gradual but effective transaction that actually makes the scene swap quite entertaining for the audience as it slowly blurs/dissolves.

Digital Effects

My interpretation of digital effects is when a computer generated image (CG I) or various other manipulating effects are used in a scene, these effects are not actually present when initially filming but added/edited in at a later stage in development. This is also the use of the various effects used in image and sound transactioning, (cross)fading, (cross)dissolving and so on.

The result is the production of a mythological created creature as opposed to a real animal. This gives the screen an inhuman, enhanced experience to view the scene with something people would never normally see adding to the immersive experience.

Jump Cut

My interpretation of jump cut is when there is a sudden, unexpected jump between scenes over long distances or varying lengths time i.e this is often used in trailers, or a re-caps of the storyline.

I think this cut was used in this scene to give a sense of fast paced-ness and urgency, as it tries to cover as much ground and detail in so little time, this makes the scene appear much more interesting and out-of-world as the timeline changes back in time. This results in an (almost) believable universe which often appeals to many viewers as it quickly and abrubptly changes location, removing the need for useless details.

Graphic Match

My interpretation of Graphic Match is when an object almost morphs into another object resembling it (usually in a metaphorical sense) such as a traffic light blending/morphing into the sun. The above scene is more literal as the gear stick of the relatively new car morphs into that of a car from the past, signifying a change in time.

As already stated I believe this was used in this scene to signify a change in time, almost in a comical fashion. This results in a more entertaining method to deliver crucial information shrouded in mystery, as the audience remain interested and want to learn more.

The Importance Of Editing

Editing is one of if not the most crucial part in filming. The transitioning between scenes whether it be with images, sounds or effects it makes the overall film/ individual scene far more entertaining and visually/ aurally enjoyable. Editing can transform a seemingly average acted scene and transform in into a more aesthetically pleasing scenario. The use of CGI has been met with almost a certain stigma surrounding it, as its overuse has almost made redundant the need for actual actors and skilled acting. Nevertheless it along with the mass of various mixing, splicing, angles, compositions methods etc. editing remains a pivotal part of designing a making a film. The combining of images and sounds to make a much more smooth streamline transaction between scenes and the correct use of various composition techniques and camera angles contributes greatly to how well the components of the scene fit together and how well in turn this will be received by the audience.

Transition Of Image & Sound

The Transition Of Images is essentially the combination of various shots and scenes for many effects such as the passage of time, movement from location to location, to express a desired tone, mood or atmosphere. It can also be used to simply continue on with the story or for the likes of cutaways and side stories. Regardless of the desired reasoning for the splicing of these scenes and shots together it makes a scene far more entertaining and appealing for the audience to watch and follow with relative ease.

The Transition Of Sound is more or less similar to that of images in that it is essentially the splicing of various noises, sounds, music and soundtracks to create various effects. This is often brought upon by a change is scene location, mood, to indicate a critical event has occurred, for humorous or dramatic effect. This combination of noises as such which in turn is combined with the splicing of images etc. it makes for an extremely entertaining and engaging scene.

Rule Of Thirds

My interpretation of  Rule Of Thirds is when an image is initially divided up into a grid of nine squares (two equally spaced horizontal and vertical lines) and along these lines lie the main focal point of the scene, in the above images case: the cactus vegetation and the horizon all lie on this grid.

I think this style was used in this scene to make this image more aesthetically appealing, clean cut and overall more even and balanced. This styles overall makes the image more presentable and allows for the audiences attention to be drawn to any objects of interest which would respectively set the scene i.e. the cactus implys a western styled setting. This results in a more engaging better looking image that grabs the viewers attention by highlighting various objects and details throughout the image.