Dmytryk's Rules
This rule states, "Whenever possible, cut in movement."
What is the third rule?
Editing between 2 different sequences to give the appearance that they are happening simultaneously.
What is parallel editing?
The approach that creates the character from the outside (clothes, mannerisms, etc.) to discover the inner personality.
What is the English method?
This value carries the highest percentage.
What is emotion?
Gradual transition from a blank screen (usually black) to an image
What is fading in?
This rule states, "All scenes should begin and end with continuing action."
What is the fifth rule?
Edit where shots are cut together without concern for continuity to convey a new meaning.
What is a montage?
Which approach creates an interior life to the character and then inform all action based on that.
What is the Stanislavski method?
This value asks the question, "Does the cut occur at a moment that is rhythmically interesting and right?"
What is Rhythm?
Opposite of fading in.
What is fading out?
This rule states, "Never make a cut without a positive reason."
What is the first rule?
True or false? Changing the image size significantly is a way to match cut?
What is True?
Acting that involves body language, reaction, physical exertion and special skills but does not require strong use of intelligence or feeling. The art of doing.
What is action acting?
This cut has the second highest percentage.
What is story?
A transition where one shot gradual blends in and replaces another.
What is dissolving?
This rule states, "When undecided about the exact frame to cut on, cut long rather than short. "
What is the second rule?
To properly change the camera angle significantly while match cutting you must exceed _____ degrees.
What is 30?
Acting that requires sustained dialogue or communication of intense emotion and thought.
What is dramatic acting?
This value deals with the 180 rule.
What is Two-dimensional plane of the screen?
The image is replaced with a circular motion.
What is Iris?
This rule states, "The fresh is preferable to the stale."
What is the fourth rule?
Editing a sequence of shots to create a scene in which time and space seems to be uninterrupted.
What is continuity editing?
A close up of a character most affected by the dialogue or the action.
What is a reaction shot?
This value pays respect to the location and movement of the audience's focus of interest within the frame.
What is eye-trace?
The image is replaced through the movement of a line.
What is a wipe?