Montage and Meaning

Montage is a type of editing that involves cutting together short shots into a sequence. This type transcends space and time. Usually, the sequence is created by the director to evoke certain reactions from the audience. In this clip, the primary feeling synthesized from the montage editing is anticipation. For example, from 2:18  - 2:22, the scene pans between the protagonist and his opponent creating tension between the two forces and anticipation in the audience. Then, more montage editing reveals the reactions of the people on the sidelines- as a parallel to how the viewer feels. Montage editing, thus, works to create an feeling based on the context. It deviates from sequential storytelling to evoke certain reactions that serve the interests of the director.

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