Editing task

THE GODFATHER

The start of this scene fades in from black to the setting, this is done to highlight a new event or day is taking place. In this scene mainly cuts were used as 2 people were speaking, this was to show each character speak from and over the shoulder shot. There’s a jump cut through this scene when the two men are shot at the table, this is done so the audience can focus on this quickly. This allows the audience to see what is happening being a surprise/shock inclining them to pay attention. The cut to the bathroom is done to show a change of setting and the events that are going to take place in there. The lack of editing is done at this bit to show Michael looking for the gun that was planted for him. This is to show him searching for the weapon which is going to be used to kill the characters at the table. This is also done so the audience grow attached to Michael keeping them focused on what is going to happen and what he’s looking for. The cuts are used whilst Michael is in the bathroom to show what the other characters are doing at the table showing all the characters. The end of this scene fades out to black indicating that the scene is over or the end of the day. The pace of the editing is of normal speed as Michael and Sollozo are having a conversation at the table. The conversation is naturally flowing and each character says what they need to, which is the reason for the editing to be at this pace to create a realist feel about it. The cut scenes speed up when Michael pulls the trigger it cuts to the character that’s being shot then cuts back to Michael holding the gun. There is an eyeline match when Michael is talking to Sollozo at the start of the scene before speaking. This is also done again when Michael comes out of the toilet and both characters at the table looking back at him to see what he’s doing. This creates an image for the audience that both characters think something may happen to them and are being cautious by keeping an eye out on Michael.