Film Terminology

Editing
Film editing refers to the method  of combining lots of shots into a continuous sequence.
To make the flow from shot to another more interesting, we use transitions. These are usually used with continuity systems, which means the flow from one shot to another is as smooth as possible, and therefore specific editing is undetectable. These also apply to sound.
Other editing techniques include fade in & out, slow motion, which can be done during the editing process to make the film run at a slower pace; visual effects, which is computer modified images used with live tape to create things which would either otherwise be expensive, or impossible to create.
An important part of editing it Cutting. This includes techniques such as shot reverse shot, which is two camera angles combined together to create the impression that the two characters are looking at each other. It also includes Eyeline match, graphic match, action match, jump cut, crosscutting and parallel editing.




Sound
A lot of sound effects are added in the editing process, although dialogue is recorded on film.
Diegetic sound is the term for sound whose source is visible on screen to the viewer, such as speech. Non diegetic sound, therefore, is sound that is separate to the action on screen, such as narrative.
Music can be added, during the opening and closing credits, and at points during a film to add another dimension for the viewrs to enjoy.