In this post we will review two classic films, "The Arrival of a Train" and "Damsel in Distress". We will go over the film styles and the concepts of Realism,Classicism, and Formalism.
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Arrival of a Train
This film is simple to say the least. The title speaks for itself. This film is what it says it is: the arrival of a train. It follows a very realistic perspective. This means simply that the shot is held in one place, there are no edits, and it is just one cut. This form of filming/editing is not as commonly used today. You may have experienced, as you were watching, that you felt uncomfortable. The challenges of extended shots, such as this one, are that if held to long, it may leave the audience feeling uneasy.
Damsel in Distress
This film is the polar opposite of "Arrival of a Train". It consists of many quick cuts and shots in different locations. The editing is very classic and is always moving. The story shows many different points of view and contains different locations and characters. One thing to look out for while filming and editing in this style is to make sure not to make scenes too quick. If cut too quick, it may leave the audience confused and give them headaches.
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