"Editing describes the relationship between shots and the process by which they are combined.  It is essential to the creation of narrative space and to the establishment of narrative time. An experienced editor can greatly enhance the emotionality of a scene using different types of temporal manipulations. They can compress time to build energy and make everything seem faster and more kinetic. They can decompress, or lengthen, certain periods of time in order to accentuate the emotionality and drama of any given moment."

 

- Hardy, R.  

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Selecting the colourisation, cutting and pacing, and editing techniques of The Identity enables a precise overall editing style to be made. Focusing on the supportive visual design and timing of the narrative.