Thursday, May 28, 2026

BLOG QUESTION ADV: INNOVATIONS OF THE NEW WAVE P. 1

What were some key stylistic innovations of the French New Wave? How did it change editing?
Jumpcuts are used to show the difference in both the space and time between two shots. It can be used to match or mismatch two shots. The French New Wave experimented with editing to contrast two different shots, capturing the audiences attention more to the fact that they're watching a film. This style of editing was a precursor to "montage" editing, and allowed for a faster-pace editing style. The "Auteur Theory" and "Camera-stylo"  idea also comes from the New Wave era, which helped define a directors true role in the making of their film, and bringing attention to the specific styles a director may have.

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