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Classical Hollywood/Continuity Style
And the factory system
What is continuity film-making?
Elements of Classical Hollywood or Continuity film-making
•Invisible storytelling: Camera and sound never draw attention to themselves
•Time is continuous (except for Flashback)
•OTS (Over-the-shoulder shots)
•Eyeline match
•Visual Storytelling
•Cross-cutting
•POV (point-of-view)
Clip Analysis:Film language at work
Rear Window
Strangers on a train
Silence of the lambs (X2)

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