Editing is the integration of multiple shots, camera angles, close ups etc, into a mastershot to give the scene depth and fluidity. It is also during editing that the graphics, music, voice over and special effects are added.
There are many editing techniques that can be used in thrillers such as:
Cut – a simple break where two shots are joined.
Dissolve – a transition between two scenes where one scene fades in while the other fades out simultaneously.
Wipe – the picture wipes from one side of the screen to the other and allows a new shot to enter.
Voice over – a pre recording of someone talking to be placed within a piece of a film, this can be as narration or a re-record of an actor’s voice.
Sound – there are two types of sound that can be found in thriller movies; digetic or non-digetic sound. Digetic sound is sound visible on the screen such as the character’s voice or sounds made by the object.
Non-digetic sound is sound not visible on the screen such as narration or sound effects.
Different types of editing can have a different effect on a thriller; it can cause suspense, fear, joy etc.