montagebasis
montagebasis refers to the fundamental principle or basis upon which a montage is constructed. In filmmaking, photography, and other visual arts, a montage is a sequence of short shots or images edited together to convey a particular idea, emotion, or passage of time. The montagebasis dictates the logic, rhythm, and thematic connections between these individual elements.
There are several common montagebasis. One is narrative montage, where the sequence of shots advances a story.
The effectiveness of a montage relies heavily on its underlying basis. A well-chosen montagebasis ensures that