Techniques employed in film editing have evolved rapidly with increasingly sophisticated and complex methods being used to enhance storytelling. This talk will examine the relationship between scene and shot, picture and sound with a discussion of how an understanding of editing technique can be leveraged to enhance the automated analysis of film content. About the Speaker: John Mateer joined the University of York in 2001 specifically to design and develop the media production and analysis components of an innovative new teaching and research initiative in Media Technology. His expertise lies in the integration and application of new media technologies in different traditional media production contexts. Prior to this appointment, he worked for over 15 years as a producer, director and production consultant. He is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and AFI's Center for Advanced Film and Television Studies, and is an active member of the Directors Guild of Great Britain.