Editing question

PREP Analyse how editing is used in the extract from Cuffs to create meaning. Refer to at least two examples from the extract in your answer. (This means that a good candidate will write fully and freely, covering more than just 2 examples, as we practised in class).
Worth 5 marks: write half a side of A4 and post on your blog tonight. If you have DoE, take an extra 24 hours

 
Slow motion is used  when the police officers are fighting the racist who attempted to murder the young Asian boy. The slow motion is used to show us what's happening in Jake's mind as he is thrown into an environment that he is not used to at all, he has to make big decisions in such a small amount of time. The use of the shot being held for a long period of time almost shows to us his thought process and what's happening to those around him whilst he's frozen there. 


Close up and cross cut into the recording is used when DI Kane realizes there is a clue into where the little girl might be. The last frame is held for a long time while his brain and eyes clarify what he thought was true. We then see it for ourselves using and extreme close up of the hotel name and we feel the same as the detective. The close up verifies what we and DI Kane assumes and hopes to be true, as the camera focuses on this tension is built and we immediately want action to be taken.


Shot reverse shot is a editing technique used when the father of the abducted child is hanging on the edge of the balcony ready to commit suicide. There are close ups of the man's hand which is almost completely over the balcony. Both men are focused on each other however do not say a word because it might trigger unnecessary action from both of them. After DI Kane saves the man there is a close up shot on his face and we see the relieve and shock on his face. This makes us feel a slight sign of relief as well.