Theories 1 - Bordwell and Thompson

Bordwell and Thompson are 2 theorists that came up with their four corners in 2001. The 4 sections are; Graphic, Rhythmic, Temporal and Spatial.

Graphic- The editing is all about mise-en-scene, The stuff we are shown on screen and what it illustrates.This could be-

-Patterns, light and dark, colour similarities and differences
- smooth continuity and or abrupt contrasts

- Graphic match- linking to shots together

- Graphic continuity- keeping it flowing, interest stays throughout cut
- Graphic discontinuity- everything changes

Rhythmic

Editing the footage and thinking about the duration of each shot. Rhythmic editing will show that each shot cuts on length according to the beat and tempo of the music. Different shots will give different effects.

- All shots same length

- Some which lengthen steadily

- Shots which get shorter and shorter in length

- Longer shots

- Rapid series of quick shots

Spatial

Maintaining continuity through thinking about the space where the event of the music video takes place. trying to make the best use of the frame and using it to its full potential.

- Continuity - Using an establishing shot .

The 'kuleshov effect' - no establishing shot but it still tells the audience where the location is.

- Cross cutting (parallel editing) acting taking place at the same time but at in different locations.

Temporal

- Concerns time of action and contributes to the plots' manipulation of storyline order, duration and frequency.

- The order of presentation of events can be manipulated- changes in story- plot relations which interupt 'temporal' order.

- E.g flashbacks ( to past events) increases story knowledge and flashforwards ( to future events) creating enigma.

Temporal continuity- Duration of story events within the plot can altered via use of ellipsis. ( presents action in less screen time than withing the story) Ellipsis; ( taking out the stuff we dont need to see)