,By the end of unit 11, you will be able to:
• Understand the four main functions of editing
• Discuss when editing becomes unethical
• Explain basic production techniques
• Explain multi-tracking
• Know the requirements for studio mixing
• Differentiate between the different types of fade
The most basic edit is a ‘top and tail’ when an interview runs unedited except for its beginning and end to
ensure it starts and finishes cleanly when it plays out.
But generally material needs more work than this either to get rid of material that is irrelevant, or when there
not enough time to use it all, or when it is just plain boring.
Editing is also useful in re-arranging material to make sure it has the most impact with an interview (Fleming,
2010: 135).
, Editing has four main functions:
• To reduce length
• Remove unwanted material
• Alter the sequence of recorded material
• Permit creative treatment (Stewart and Alexander, 2016: 277).
Vox Pops
What is a vox pops? Can you define it?
Vox populi is a Latin phrase that literally means "voice of the people".
It is used in English in the meaning "the opinion of the majority of
the people". In journalism, vox pop or man on the street refers to
short interviews with members of the public.
A vox pop, well conducted, can be a highly effective way to test public
opinion and mood.
• Understand the four main functions of editing
• Discuss when editing becomes unethical
• Explain basic production techniques
• Explain multi-tracking
• Know the requirements for studio mixing
• Differentiate between the different types of fade
The most basic edit is a ‘top and tail’ when an interview runs unedited except for its beginning and end to
ensure it starts and finishes cleanly when it plays out.
But generally material needs more work than this either to get rid of material that is irrelevant, or when there
not enough time to use it all, or when it is just plain boring.
Editing is also useful in re-arranging material to make sure it has the most impact with an interview (Fleming,
2010: 135).
, Editing has four main functions:
• To reduce length
• Remove unwanted material
• Alter the sequence of recorded material
• Permit creative treatment (Stewart and Alexander, 2016: 277).
Vox Pops
What is a vox pops? Can you define it?
Vox populi is a Latin phrase that literally means "voice of the people".
It is used in English in the meaning "the opinion of the majority of
the people". In journalism, vox pop or man on the street refers to
short interviews with members of the public.
A vox pop, well conducted, can be a highly effective way to test public
opinion and mood.
