The editing in this trailer manifests a sense of chaos and the thought of constant action and entertainment, owing to the fact that none of the shots last longer than about half a second. I believe that this is also an advertising technique, because the nature of this video is essentially a trailer. The constant change in viewing image causes an amusing experience for the viewer, as they have to process each and every setting, culture and people within split seconds of observing the images. This illusion of continuous action entices the viewer into purchasing and viewing the entire documentary.
In addition, every camera shot that comes consequently after one another is in a different place. The editing ensures that the viewer can instantly recognise that the next shot is in an entirely different location, and has a contrasting point of interest. An example of when this occurs is around fourty seconds into the film. There is a shot of Felix standing on a towering cliff, where he is hovering above sea water, absorbing the astonishing view of endless ocean. The next shot is a street carpeted by vehicles, and radiant colourful lights illuminating the night’s darkness. The editors put these shots in this particular order purely due to the fact that they are eminently different, and the reader can instantly presume that the shots are in entirely different countries. This drastic change in aesthetic image creates an atmosphere of travel and movement, as Felix strives closer and closer to his cherished and breathtaking goal of travelling from country to country and circumnavigating the globe on his bike.
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