Engaging the viewer

Engaging the viewer

Keeping the viewer's interest is extremely important when it comes t film making. If the viewer isn't interested then there will be no profits to be made. Whilst working alongside the director, it is the editor's role to edit the footage to assure there is a beginning, a middle and an end so the audience can understand the plot of the story.
The editor can edit the received footage in anyway the director requires. If the director wants an action movie then the shots will be cut shot and fast to exaggerate the tension in the scene, this along with fast paced music will heighten the interest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXB6slJSbL4

A comedy will be a various range of shots coupled with a upbeat soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NT4C1F_HZE

Horror movies may have longer shots, getting shorter as it goes along to bring goosebumps to the audiences and raise anxiety. They will have eerie music paired with the scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok-5lWGBQr8