Bordwell and Thompson

Bordwell and Thompson are 2 theorists that come up with their 4 corners theory in 2001. In their theory there a

re 4 different sec

tions; Graphic, Rhythmic, Spatial & Temp

oral.

Graphic

This editing is all abo

ut the mise-en-scene, what we are shown on the scre

en thinking about the pictorial qualities within a video.

- Patterns, light and dark, colour similarities and differences.

- Can be used

to create 'smooth continuity' or abrupt contrast.

- Graphic match - shots link together.

- Graphic continuity - Point of interest staythe

same througho

ut

cuts.

- Graphic discontinuity - Everything keeps on c

hanges, plays around with juxtaposition.

Rhythmic

Editing the footage and thinking about the duratio

n of each shot. Rhythmic ed

iting will show that each shot cuts on length according to the beat and tempo o

f the music. Different shots will give different effects.

- All shots same le

ngth

- Some which lengthen steadily

- Shots which get shorter and shorter in length

- Longer shots

- Rapid series of q

uick shots

Spatial

Basically, maintaining continuity through thinking about the space where the event of the music video takes place.

- Continuity - Using an establishing shot (

where taken)

Here is an establishing Shot taken in the video Beyonce - Crazy in Love.

Temporal - The unfolding of time

This is all about continuity and based on the time that the action is taken in and how the video footage manipulates time.

Order - order of events can be manipulated = the story/plot change to interrupt the normal order of time. (Flashbacks must then change to flash forward)

Duration - The events that take place can be altered through use of ellipsis

Frequency - In continuity editing - and event happening tends to only occur once. If the event is repeated it can become a powerful way of building tension and audience expectation.