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What is a montage?
A montage is a sequence of short clips combined in rapid succession, often used to show the passage of time or to condense a series of related actions into one scene. Montages are a common tool in storytelling used to convey information quickly.
What is an example of a montage?
An example of a montage is the training sequence in Rocky, where various clips of Rocky exercising are shown to illustrate his physical preparation and progress over time.
What are the three types of montages?
Montages can be:
- Metric (based on shot duration)
- Rhythmic (aligned with the action or pacing)
- Tonal (focused on the mood or emotion of the scene)
Why is it called a montage?
It’s called a montage from the French word meaning "assembly" or "editing," as it involves combining multiple shots into a sequence to convey a broader idea or passage of time.
