How does a film editor typically fulfill his or her responsibilities for the spatial relationships between shots?
A) by disregarding how audiences understand the space inhabited by the characters on-screen
B) by placing shots together so that the sense of the overall space suggested on-screen shifts and expands
C) by using only close-up shots
D) by using only establishing shots
E) by adhering to violations of the 180-degree rule

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A film editor typically fulfills his or her responsibilities for the spatial relationships between shots by placing shots together so that the sense of the overall space suggested on-screen shifts and expands. This can be achieved through techniques such as shot scale, camera angle, and cutting continuity. Disregarding how audiences understand the space inhabited by the characters on-screen or using only close-up shots, establishing shots or adhering to violations of the 180-degree rule may result in confusion or disorientation for the audience.

How Does a Film Editor Typically Fulfill His or Her