The right way to capture “cinematic imagination” with a montage
In short, “cinematic imagination” is an approach that plays out when a filmmaker records images and sounds and edits a film. It also applies to when people watch or listen to audiovisual or sonic media (Elliott and Culhane 79). The “cinematic imagination” also relies heavily upon montages, which allow for the work to flow steady. For this experiment, I chose to share a video that my friend, Tiara, created with the help of staff (including myself).
The video below is a montage that captures the scenes, sounds, and other visuals that one would see when exploring the virtual world of Perfect World Reborn (private server).
After viewing, try to remember where the transitions occurred and what sounds accompanied each portion of the montage. The aesthetic appeal and nature of the environment, the users engaging in PvP — all is shown within this short clip. At first when trying to find an idea for this experiment, I had thought of the over-dramatized forest chase scene depicted in most horror films. Everyone understands what the sounds mean and how the “end” is predicted without going in depth. This video captures the cinematic approach that appeals to most senses, and it almost hooks in the audience with alluring text.
