'the Tudors' - Editing

Editing • Subliminal Advertising: This is used as it imprints the images in your head and makes them more memorable than longer shots. The effect it has on the audience is makes them wonder did they see it or not and gives them more knowledge subconsciously.

Editing • Flashes: Throughout the sequence some shots have flashes in them. This highlights the key points and makes them stand out more. The effect this has is that it draws the audience in to the dramatic themes that dominate this period drama. The shots that are highlighted are the axe coming down this signifies that there will be a lot of death and violence and shot also anchors the stereotypes we associate with Henry V111. There is also a lot of flashes on the crosses which tells us that one of the key themes is religion that it played a big part in their lives in the Tudor period. The flashing of the black bird also connotes that there will be a lot of death in this period drama.

Editing • Fast cuts from profile shots of the character to action shots. This technique lets the audience intimately meet the character and the actor and then shows you their character in clips. The effect this the showing of the clips has on the audience is that it gives them more knowledge and also engages them in to the show.

Editing • Fast Cuts: This technique is used to portrayal the period drama. The effect this has is that it engages the audience and doesn’t let the audience relax even for the opening sequence.

Editing • The editing throughout the whole title sequence is very fast paced. It uses a lot of techniques to get key shots across to the audience, e.g. flashing: to highlight key concepts, subliminal advertising: to imprint something important into the audiences head subconsciously. This makes it even more unique and also engages the audience even more.