Analysis of how editing helps to construct the reprentation of disabilty in the clip from Diary of A Call Girl

Continuity editing is used throughout the clip.

When the scene begins the shots are edited together transitioning from a close up looking down at the disabled boy, this is followed by a shot of his father looking awkward this constructs the awkwardness surrounding his disability.

At numerous times during the scene the camera is used at a high angel and eye line match shot is used this empathies the fact that his in a wheelchair.

There are also two match on action shots as the father gets the boy out of his wheel chair, firstly picking him up out of the wheelchair and secondly when he puts him on the bed; this helps to create seamless action.

Another eye line match is shot is used between the boy lying on the bed and the woman locking the door. This draws attention to his feeling of vulnerability because of his disability. As they then start to conversate quick shot verse shot is used throughout, this creates the feeling of awkwardness as it highlights the awkward silences in their conversation, drawing on the fact their barely talking.

Then scene then changes to show the father outside an eye line match is also used here from the father looking up then to a view shot of where he has just come from. this shows the fathers anxiety of the awkward yet tender moment for him. When he then gets into he car a jump cut is used to give the impression that time is passing as he fiddles with the radio and plays with the windows this highlights his restlessness and worry.
The camera then cross cuts back into the room and a match on action is used when the boy takes off his top.