The editing used in the TV production of ‘The Tudors’

In this episode of the ‘The Tudors’, different types of filming and editing techniques are used to create different meanings and connotations.

Firstly, the shot/reverse shot is used when the audience first see the Frenchman. The shot/reverse shot is a POV with the Englishman looking towards the Frenchman. They use this camera shot to focus on the Frenchman and emphasise the importance of this character. Finally, they use this shot to unsettle the viewer. The meaning of this shot is to create an opposition between to the two characters (Englishman and Frenchman). Furthermore, the shot emphasises that the viewer is on the Englishman’s side.

The next shot used in the episode is when the guards are walking after the Englishman. They create a suspense and disorientation by cut between the characters at varied speeds. The shots of the guards are only of there legs. This causes the suspicion of who they are at first. Also, the shots of the Englishman are from behind him. This creates a shot reverse looking from the French guard’s perspective. This scene is effective due to the disorientations of the quick cuts between characters. This causes a sense of panic in the scene.

Finally, the third rule that i have learnt is the 180 degree rule. In this production, this rule is neglected. The effect of this is to show the opposition of characters and to show more disorientation for the watchers.