french new wave vs hollywood

New Wave:

  • Discontinuity editing
  • Dialogue is absurd and appears unscripted
  • No establishing shot
  • Crossing the line on purpose/ backs of heads are used as much as close ups
  • Extreme close ups are used for aesthetic purposes
  • Jumpcuts are left in
  • Hand held camera
  • Real locations
  • Long take
  • Breaks 4 wall

Hollywood:

  • Continuity editing
  • Focus on plot
  • Dialogue advances the plot
  • Establishing shot
  • Close ups to tell the story
  • Smooth shot
  • Technicolor

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