Montage

Follow the links below for examples demonstrating different kinds of montage


 * Battleship Potempkin - A powerful use of montage**

media type="youtube" key="Ps-v-kZzfec" height="344" width="425"

Watch the entire sequence from //Battleship Potempkin// (1925) directed by Sergei Eisenstein. This is one of the most famous uses of montage in film. Complete the following tasks:


 * 1) Rewatch the up to 0:45. What atmosphere do the contrasting shots create? How does Eisenstein create a sense of foreboding alongside the overriding atmosphere?
 * 2) Watch the rest of the clip again. How does Eisenstein create a contrast between the soldiers and the people? How and why does our view of the people's feelings towards the soldiers change?
 * 3) Choose a minute of the film which you found particularly effective. Analyse shot by shot the contrasts and effects of the editing in your sequence. Prepare a 3 minute presentation detailing your analysis.