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

classic 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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