Porter used innovative editing techniques such as dissolves, gradual transitions, and cross-cutting. He also pioneered continuity editing (action matching cuts) and popularized it. His first use of cross-cutting is shown in his film, “Life of an American Fireman”, which shows a woman and child being saved from a fire. His film, “The Great Train Robbery”, is also considered one of the first western films, and it also uses the same innovative editing and story telling techniques listed above. His work is significant because he pioneered continuity editing, the western genre, cross-cutting, and overall helped developed storytelling and editing techniques.
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