Non-linear editing - The newer style of editing. Computers are used for this style of editing.
The term "Montage" is translated by the french as "to put together"
There are two main types of montage soviet and Hollywood.
Soviet montage allowed images with no relation to each other to be used in a sequence to create a third meaning. A clear example of this is used in Sergei Eisenstein's Oktober (1927). In this film Eisenstein used an image of machines to portray how the people working in the factories were like machines. He also used very jerky edits during the film to set a pace. Which also helps to reinforce the meaning of machines working non-stop.
Hollywood montage means the passage of time being shown through different shots. A prime example is in the Disney film Up. Here we see and old man and go through the different stages of his life. This helps the audience identify with the character and also gives them some background information
Another editing style is continuity editing. This type of editing is meant to be invisible to the audience and shows them the progress of events. For example if in one shot someone was going to reach for the handle of a door, the next shot would be of the door opening. It allows the scene to flow smoothly without the audience noticing physically.
The 180 degree rule is one of the most important rules of film making for the director as it allows the audience to know where they are and its
tops them from becoming confused. The easiest way to follow the 180 degree rule is to have an invisible line and choose which side you want to
film from. Once filming starts you cant pass this line otherwise the audience will become confused.
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