IMPORTANT This is not the final word on dialogue editing.
It is merely a starting point. We want YOU to submit your techniques, tricks and suggestions when it comes to editing a dialogue sequence.
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Out of your hands but think about it.
Camera PlacementFramingAngleActingScript
Key Tools for Dialogue Editing
Split Edit/L-cut/S-cutShot/Reverse Shot180 Degree/Axis RulePacingRhythmCut AwaysReaction Shots
The majority of the story is in the reactions of the characters, think about your characters reactions when cutting.
Thoughts About Characters When Cutting
Character PortrayalCharacter traitsDialogueCircumstanceSubtletyCharacters Reality