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Elliptical Editing   Elliptical editing is a type of editing that cuts unnecessary actions from a sequence. This means the sequence is shorter than real time and so doesn't last as long. This can be a positive because if a scene last (for example) a few hours it would cut it down to only a few minutes. However, it does have to be done properly or it would look too much like jump cuts and might start to get confusing for the audience.   This sequence is an example of elliptical editing in Citizen Kane. The shots are connected by dissolves and often with sound bridges as well. The scene communicates, rather ironically, the deterioration of Kane's first marriage with Emily. There are also two types of monotony in this sequence, one thematic and one formal: the monotony of the marriage foregrounded by the repetitiveness of their life together, and the monotony of the elliptical editing itself.    <iframe src='http://www.criticalcommons.org/Members/bnd/clips/

Comedy Drama Comedy-dramas, often known as dramedy, are a sub-genre of drama and combine conventions of comedy and drama. In this genre, the plot doesn't always end happily this shows elements of drama but comic leads or comic elements are added in to maintain a light tone. This genre originated in the silent era and from then on was developed to what it is now in modern times. Filmmakers such as Preston Sturges and Howard Hawks made the perfect balance between drama and comedy. In the 70's and 80's was when daring filmmakers began to add dark social issues into the genre. This made different media pieces seem more realistic and related to the lives of those who watched films of this genre. The story-lines of this genre often focus on daily routines and relationships. Hennesy by Jackie Cooper , was the first American film that successfully blended both comedy and drama together. The TV show was military themed, this theme is serious and dramatic yet adding comedic elem

Elliptical editing is a technique that is often used whilst editing a film. This technique shows an event that is taking place on screen appear to be shorter than it is in the story, therefore taking out shots that may be unnecessary   to the sequence . Many editors use elliptical editing use this so the audience don't have to sit through a scene that could last for hours. For example, a director may want to show a characters journey from their home to their destination. This sequence would start from the characters home, they would put their shoes on and collect their keys before leaving the house and locking the door. This scene in its self would probably take around 5 minutes and this is before actually starting their journey. By the time the character has reached their destination, the sequence will be over 30 minutes. When the film is edited with the technique of elliptical editing, the time of the film can be reduced to just a few minutes.

CHOSEN FILM TO ANALYSE Short Film Analysis - Death by Omelette from Kiera Tolhurst

Amber Smales, Kiera Tolhurst, Louis Piper, Tyler Beever