If this makes you nervous, don't worry—you're not alone. Sex scenes can be pretty uncomfortable for everyone involved, from the actors performing in them to the camera operator capturing them. But editor Sven Pape details a few things you should keep in mind when editing one that'll help keep the experience professional and respectful, as well as cinematically effective and powerful. 5 Tips on How to Edit Sex Scenes Don't be a prudeMake it realMake it sexyBe respectfulTrigger the mind There are lots of things to think about when you edit a sex scene. Yes, you have to make it sexy and interesting, but you also have to craft it in such a way that it makes sense within the story. Obscurity is kind of the name of the game here, giving the audience just enough visual information to know what's going on, but withholding enough to allow their minds to fill in the spots they're not seeing. This gets viewers engaged both psychologically and emotionally and will result in a scene that works to serve your story. Without a doubt, the most important thing to remember when editing a sex scene is that it must be respectful of the actors. There's a fine line between sexual content and pornographic content, something director Abdellatif Kechiche was accused of crossing when shooting the sex scenes in Blue is the Warmest Color. If your actors or director express their discomfort with any part of the sex scene—a particular shot, angle, or...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 27 August, 2024