We were tasked to create a montage using some stock footage, as this would be good practice for if we wanted to include some montage in our final films. We had a lecture about the different types of montage, and the different effects that they create in the audience, most of the time without words. An example of this is what Soviet filmmaker Lev Kuleshov did. He had a shot of a man's face, and then changed the shots that followed it. This caused the audience to put different meanings to the man's face, despite the shots of his face being the same one used in all three films. This is called the Kuleshov effect, and is a very effective form of montage.
News packages •These are self-contained news items. • Unlike VOs/SOTs, the news anchor need do no more than introduce the item and then wrap it up at the end. • The reporter themselves also wraps up the story with their ‘TAG’ at the end (name, location) • The package contains the reporter usually both on camera and also their voice as “track” ( aka VO/Comm). • Use the script as a template for structuring and guiding your edit. • Ensure you fully research what you are trying to shoot so that you are as prepared as possible. Structure and Content A good package will contain a mix of the following elements : – Interviews, vox pops & set ups – Sequences and actuality – GVs/archive – PTCs and walky talkies – GFX It is useful to structure your piece as you might a good written piece of work: – INTRO – BODY OF ARGUMENT – expert opinion, stats, backgrou...
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