Eisenstein was the pioneer in the use of montage in film. Cameras would have been expensive early in the century so finding ways to show different angles and action required developing a method of cutting that would propel the narrative or storyline. He argued that montage was the most important aspect to film because rather than just expanding a shot or sequence, cutting in a montage can manipulate the emotions of an audience and also create metaphors in the film and that visual metaphors elicit meaning. He believed that an idea should be derived from the juxtaposition of two independent shots, bringing an element of collage into film. He created what he called "methods of montage". He also used montage to manipulate an audiences perception of time. he also changed time and rhythm in a film to create a visceral response.
This video shows the "5 Methods of Montage" that Eisenstein pioneered. It goes through each one showing how it has influenced directors and how they have used it to change rhythm in film and how it is used to create meaning in the sequences.
This technique will be useful for forthcoming Units in Promotional Video and Music Video Productions as these types of film/video rely upon creating meaning through the meanings an audience creates whilst viewing connected images. With access to only single camera shooting productions this method would also be a good technique to remember as it allows the filmmaker to manipulate time and space.
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