Quote by Sean Durkin

In editing, it's amazing how you choose the in and out points. What you cut on is everything for creating tension. It's amazing how expanding a shot by five seconds can just ruin the tension.

In editing, it's amazing how you choose the in and out point

Summary

This quote highlights the crucial role of editing in the creation of tension in a film or video. It emphasizes the significance of precise decision-making when it comes to determining which portions of a shot to include and exclude. The quote suggests that even a few seconds can drastically impact the overall tension of a scene, as expanding a shot by a mere five seconds has the potential to diminish the desired suspense. It illustrates the fine balance that editors must strike in order to effectively build tension and captivate the audience.

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