StandbildEinblendungen

StandbildEinblendungen refers to the use of still images within moving-image sequences, either as a held frame (Standbild) or as an inserted image shown on screen (Einblendung). The concept encompasses both freeze-frames that pause action and static pictures that appear as overlays or cutaways during a sequence.

Standbilder are produced by pausing the motion of a shot for a longer duration, creating a moment of visual stillness that can emphasize detail, heighten drama, or provide a pause for reflection. Einblendungen are separate images introduced into the ongoing footage, often with transitions such as fades or dissolves, serving as explanatory inserts, archival material, or illustrative complement to the narration.

Applications and functions include narrative emphasis, exposition of information, memory or flashback cues, and bridging between scenes. In documentary contexts, archival photographs or stills may be inserted as stand-alone Einblendungen to convey evidence or context. In fiction and music videos, StandbildEinblendungen can contribute to style, pacing, or thematic contrast.

Technical aspects vary with production context. Analog workflows achieve Standbilder by stopping the film or by repeated editing to hold a frame, while digital editing uses frame hold functions or imported stills. Einblendungen rely on timeline placement and transitions (for example, fade-ins, crossfades, or wipes) and may include accompanying graphics or captions.

See also: freeze-frame, still image, cutaway, montage, overlays.