How does editing create meaning?

Editing is used in every type of media; whether it is newspapers, magazines, television programmes or films and ect. Wherever editing is used, it is used to improve or emphasize specific things to create meaning in the media.

For example; when editing films such as: using different shots for different parts in the film- it makes the film more interesting and realistic because by using the correct shots and camera angles, (in the right places) it helps to show the emotion that the characters have, which will have a big impact on the audience because it will make them feel exactly the same way as the characters.

Editing is a very important job to do within the media, because the editing is what actually makes the film either have high ratings or low ratings. This is because the editing that is done to the film will control the whole mood of the film and the audience. For example: if the director wants the audience to feel empathy in a specific part in the film, the director may tell the editor to use close up, cut in and over the shoulder shots to ensure that the audience can see the character’s body language, facial expressions and to see from the characters eyes.

In conclusion; editing creates meaning by using various shots and effects to have a strong impact on the audience and to create the mood of the audience.