Both extracts from 'Pillow Talk' and 'Fringe' show didn't styles of editing and pace. Pillow Talk was released in 1959, directed by Michael Gordon and featured Rock Hudson and Doris Day. This factor contributes greatly to the different styles of the editing as the way movies and television series are filmed has changed over time, as technology has changed and better equipment is used, as 'Fringe' was broadcast in 2008, over 50 years after Pillow Talk.
The pace and editing of both extracts also backs up this point about technology, as Fringe has almost double the amount of cuts as Pillow Talk, making the pace a lot less slow and boring for the audience and also because of the fact that the technology in 1959 may not have allowed the editors of Pillow Talk to create such a fast, flowing pace.
The pace and editing of both extracts also backs up this point about technology, as Fringe has almost double the amount of cuts as Pillow Talk, making the pace a lot less slow and boring for the audience and also because of the fact that the technology in 1959 may not have allowed the editors of Pillow Talk to create such a fast, flowing pace.
In’ Pillow Talk’ the camera keeps the whole room in shot while two characters are talking and stays at a mid-shot throughout. We, as an audience, see the whole conversation from an onlooker’s point of view, whereas the extract from ‘Fringe’ cuts between two people to see the point of view of the characters and for us to see the facial expressions and reactions of the characters as the conversation takes place. They use straight cuts between the two characters to show the quick pace of exchange between the two people and adds more interest and intensity to the scenes for the viewer.
The colours used in both extracts affects the mood and emotions of the scene and of the characters. For example, Pillow Talk uses much more colour then Fringe which uses more dull, subtle shades. The red of the ladies dress in Pillow Talk helps add to the love aspect of the scene and the fact that this character is central to this scene and needs to be focused on because the audiences eyes are instantly drawn to her. The use of such a vibrant colour can also suggest the characters feelings and that she wants to stand out from the crowd. The use of darker colours in Fringe makes the scene more sinister and serious, helping to establish the mood of the television programme, letting the audience know what can be expected later on. It also makes the characters seem like they aren't wanting to stand out, they'd rather hang back from the crowd and stay hidden almost.
From an audiences point of view, both extracts are looked at very differently. Fringe can come across as being a bit too full on for some people who aren't used to it and can make some people feel as if they need to keep up with the quick pace and feel as if they aren't able to which can put them off. However, for others it can bring excitement and be more intensity if they like the sci-fi genre. On the other hand Pillow Talk can make the audience feel more at ease with its more relaxed pace and style of editing and not feel like they have to keep up with it constantly, this also has its flaws as some viewers may find this boring and will stop watching after a while.
For it's time, Pillow Talk was an excellent film, but as technology changes so does the audience and what they want to see within a film. So, nowadays audience would find something such as Pillow Talk less appealing than something like Fringe that is more interesting in the style it's been made and appeals more to younger people who have grown up with films and television programmes edited in this way, unlike an older generation who would have been used to more slow paced scenes, with very few cuts.
Overall, the two extracts, 'Pillow Talk' and 'Fringe', are very different in the pace and style of editing, due to their target audience and changes in technology. If Pillow Talk were modernised or Fringe was made in a similar time to Pillow Talk, there wouldn't be a lot of difference except for genre. However, the quick, non-stop cuts and zooms throughout the extract from Fringe, make this a much more interesting and enjoyable watch for the modern day audience.
The colours used in both extracts affects the mood and emotions of the scene and of the characters. For example, Pillow Talk uses much more colour then Fringe which uses more dull, subtle shades. The red of the ladies dress in Pillow Talk helps add to the love aspect of the scene and the fact that this character is central to this scene and needs to be focused on because the audiences eyes are instantly drawn to her. The use of such a vibrant colour can also suggest the characters feelings and that she wants to stand out from the crowd. The use of darker colours in Fringe makes the scene more sinister and serious, helping to establish the mood of the television programme, letting the audience know what can be expected later on. It also makes the characters seem like they aren't wanting to stand out, they'd rather hang back from the crowd and stay hidden almost.
From an audiences point of view, both extracts are looked at very differently. Fringe can come across as being a bit too full on for some people who aren't used to it and can make some people feel as if they need to keep up with the quick pace and feel as if they aren't able to which can put them off. However, for others it can bring excitement and be more intensity if they like the sci-fi genre. On the other hand Pillow Talk can make the audience feel more at ease with its more relaxed pace and style of editing and not feel like they have to keep up with it constantly, this also has its flaws as some viewers may find this boring and will stop watching after a while.
For it's time, Pillow Talk was an excellent film, but as technology changes so does the audience and what they want to see within a film. So, nowadays audience would find something such as Pillow Talk less appealing than something like Fringe that is more interesting in the style it's been made and appeals more to younger people who have grown up with films and television programmes edited in this way, unlike an older generation who would have been used to more slow paced scenes, with very few cuts.
Overall, the two extracts, 'Pillow Talk' and 'Fringe', are very different in the pace and style of editing, due to their target audience and changes in technology. If Pillow Talk were modernised or Fringe was made in a similar time to Pillow Talk, there wouldn't be a lot of difference except for genre. However, the quick, non-stop cuts and zooms throughout the extract from Fringe, make this a much more interesting and enjoyable watch for the modern day audience.
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