The project in five facts.
Challenge, approach and results.
In the diploma thesis entitled The Impact of Different Video Editing Techniques on Viewer Perception, we explore how different editing techniques – both traditional and contemporary – influence the emotional response, perception of time, space and attention of the viewer. The theoretical section examined the development of editing throughout history and presented key theoretical approaches, with particular emphasis on distinguishing between continuous and discontinuous editing. Numerous techniques were analysed, such as jump cut, match cut, cutaway, cross-cut, fade-in/fade-out, editing tempo and various sound transitions, and their impact on the viewer's perception of the story and emotional experience was illuminated. We conclude that editing fundamentally shapes the cinematic experience and that knowledge of editing effects is essential for every creator of audiovisual content.
Problem
In the diploma thesis entitled The Impact of Different Video Editing Techniques on Viewer Perception, we explore how different editing techniques – both traditional and contemporary – influence the emotional response, perception of time, space and attention of the viewer. The theoretical section examined the development of editing throughout history and presented key theoretical approaches, with particular emphasis on distinguishing between continuous and discontinuous editing.
Solution and Method
Numerous techniques were analysed, such as jump cut, match cut, cutaway, cross-cut, fade-in/fade-out, editing tempo and various sound transitions, and their impact on the viewer's perception of the story and emotional experience was illuminated. The research approach is based on a qualitative method, with emphasis on case studies, comparative and textual analysis of selected film scenes. Through the research, four hypotheses were formulated, focusing on the connection between editing tempo, discontinuity, the use of artificial intelligence and the emotional effect on the viewer.
In the practical section, a short trailer in the psychological thriller genre was created, entirely generated using artificial intelligence. By using selected editing techniques, such as slow and fast cuts, jump cuts, J-cut and L-cut, fade transitions and digital zoom movements, the impact of editing on tension, suspense and the viewer's perceptual activity was tested. Various artificial intelligence tools were used, both for image and video generation, which enabled creation without a traditional production team, but with certain limitations in visual quality and consistency.
Results
Analysis of the product confirmed that both fast and slow editing can have a powerful emotional effect, that techniques which violate continuity increase tension, and that artificial intelligence represents a useful tool, but one that requires human judgement and supervision. We conclude that editing fundamentally shapes the cinematic experience and that knowledge of editing effects is essential for every creator of audiovisual content.
Module, programme and stories.
Your diploma project for a real company.
A diploma thesis at Academia solves a challenge from a company – often the one where you do your 800 hours of placement. Read about the Video produkcija module or book a consultation.