5 Master Edits Examples

Parallelism: Grease (1978)


This scene from the movie Grease is an example of parallelism. The boys are all in the car in specific positions in the first shot. When the scene cuts to a shot of the boys on the car in the same positions, but in a different car, this is parallelism. The layout of the shots are so similar that they mirror each other. 

Contrast: Hidden Figures (2016)


This scene from the movie Hidden Figures is an example of contrast. In this scene, Katherine Goble has to run to the west side of the NASA Center because there are no bathrooms in the main center for colored women. Goble looks to have run about a half mile there and back. This scene cuts back and forth between her running and the director looking for her in the office. This scene displays how differently white men and black women were treated in the work place.

Symbolism: Snow White (1937)


This scene from the movie Snow White is an example of symbolism. In this scene the witch offers Snow White a red poisoned apple. The apple is a symbol of the original sin from the Bible. The vultures are a symbol of the witch and the birds are a symbol of Snow White. The interactions between the singing birds and the wicked looking vultures are similar to that of the witch and Snow White. 

Simultaneity: The Princess Diaries (2001)


This scene from the movie Princess Diaries is an example of simultaneity. In this scene, the main character, Mia goes to a beach party with her crush, but she misses her friends news segment by accident. The clip cuts back and forth between the party and the newsroom, which shows that both events are happening at the same time. This scene could also be an example of contrast because the party seems to be more fun than filming a magician.

Leit Motif: Jurassic Park (1995)


This scene from Jurassic Park is an example of leit motif. In this scene, the characters are in a helicopter on their way to the Jurassic Park, and when they appear to have arrived at the island, recognizable music begins to play. The music that is played here is repeated every time people enter the park or arrive at the island. The music signifies the entrance of Jurassic Park. 



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