Fingersmith

1. Editing technique used: Transition (dissolve) – this is used to
create a soft touch because it is slowly fading onto the next
scene. The softness can be used to associate both women in
the scene as typically women are seen to be delicate,
elegant and innocent.
It is a two shot so the audience can see
both subject’s facial expression or actions
in the scene. In this scene, both women
have a positive expression. This lets the
audience know that the atmosphere isn’t
tense or negative.
Sound: A piano is being played. Pianos are
known for their calm, elegant sound which
conforms to this seen because they are both
women. However it is non diegetic as it is just
commentary. The melody makes the audience
feel calm and peaceful.

2. Editing technique: Pan – The camera moves across
from side to side in a slow manner. This is
probably done to capture the woman’s facial
expression and perhaps the setting. This allows
the audience to understand what is going on in
the scene and mainly what her facial expression
is.
This is a mid shot. This is used to show the
subject’s facial expression.
Sound: Her voice is very calm and soft. This
makes the audience feel that there is no
negative vibe within the scene.

3. Deep focus – this is used to focus every single
mise – en – scene. Mainly all three characters are
in focus. This lets the audience know that they
are all equally important in this scene.
The dialogue seems tense as they are both speaking in a
harsh manner. The music played sounds eerie and ominous
which could indicate the a problem may arise.

4. Close up – this allows the audience to see the woman’s facial
expression very clearly. In the scene, we can see that she
looks very agitated and curious.
Rack focus – She is in focus however the
background is blurred out. This is done to
make sure that the audience’s attention is
mainly focused on here. This also makes it
very easy to see her facial expression as there
are no distractions going on.
Sound – a violin is played. Violins are often
used to create a tense, eerie mood. This
shows that from a piano being played to a
violin represents a calm mood to a
disequilibrium. This allows the audience to
identify and recognise the difference from
the beginning to midway of the clip.

5. Track/dolly – the camera follows the
action. This makes the audience feel as
if they are part of the scene. This
editing technique emphasises that they
are in a hurry because they are moving
at a very fast pace.