The Scent of a Woman: Editing techniques

Cutting on the Action
Cut matching action from one shot to the next. When Frank rises from his seat we see him initiate the move and the shot cuts to a wider establish while he's still moving.

Sight Lines
The 180 degree rule. Donna opposite Frank establishes the site line. Charlie simply adds an additional trajectory.

Motivated Edits
When Donna looks to Charlie to see if Frank can be trusted, the shot naturally cuts to Charlie for his reaction.




Screen Direction
Exiting and entering frame in continuity, subject moves in the same direction on screen. Notice the direction of the Ferrari.

Pacing
Setting the tempo of the sequence. As Frank drives the Ferrari faster the pacing of the edit accelerates.


Illusion of Continuity
Compresses real time on the screen and progresses the story.