{"id":147241,"date":"2021-01-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=147241"},"modified":"2021-01-20T10:17:41","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T16:17:41","slug":"soviet-montage-theory-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/soviet-montage-theory-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Soviet Montage Theory: Exploring the 5 Types of Montage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-discuss-the-core-historical-tenets-of-soviet-montage-theory-then-explore-the-main-types-of-montage-for-your-film-and-video-projects\"><span id=\"we-discuss-the-core-historical-tenets-of-soviet-montage-theory-then-explore-the-main-types-of-montage-for-your-film-and-video-projects\">We discuss the core historical tenets of Soviet Montage Theory, then explore the main types of montage for your film and video projects.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the vast history of film and video, there&#8217;s perhaps no cinematic or editing technique more recognizable or powerful than the montage. Movie-lovers like us see it in cheesy hits from the 1980s and 1990s like <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4zUO0suJbWU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Bloodsport<\/a><\/em> and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2uzaWS0FSsk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Dirty Dancing<\/a><\/em>. We see it in critically acclaimed art films like <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8Pf8BkFLBRw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Godfather<\/a><\/em> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CMkPIW22bq4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Citizen Kane<\/em>.<\/a> We even see its classical roots in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s71vmKc6HkE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Battleship Potemkin<\/a><\/em> (1925) and recreated and homaged in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hYq-gvtzPo0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Untouchables<\/a><\/em> (1987).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, what is a montage, really? And what makes this film editing technique so emotive and useful? The best way to understand is to go back to its origins and explore the core basics of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soviet_montage_theory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Soviet Montage Theory<\/a>. From these origins, we can outline the five basic types of montage. Plus, for those interested in using this powerful technique, understanding the different approaches can help you better harness the montage for your film and video projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-montage-of-attractions\"><span id=\"the-montage-of-attractions\">The Montage of Attractions<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NtnTs90knro?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we dive into the different individual types of montage, let\u2019s take a step back to look at how the film montage originally developed. While Soviet film director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001178\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sergei Eisenstein<\/a> is credited as the godfather of the montage and pioneer of the Soviet montage theory, we can also trace the use of montage to early Hollywood filmmakers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0903465\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Slavko Vorkapi\u0107<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0796923\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Don Siegel<\/a> in the 1930s and 40s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, as you can see in the video above, it was truly Eisenstein who gave the montage its creative flair. He developed his famous \u201cmethods of montage\u201d across his career, with the most notable example of each of his methods predominantly featured in his landmark achievement <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0015648\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Battleship Potemkin<\/a><\/em>. These five basic methods of montage (montage being a French word for \u201cassemble\u201d or \u201cedit\u201d) are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Metric<\/li><li>Rhythmic<\/li><li>Tonal<\/li><li>Overtonal\/Associational<\/li><li>Intellectual<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a further look into each of these unique types and styles of montage to explore how they work, and how you can use them in your film and video projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-metric\"><span id=\"1-metric\">1. Metric<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s an example below of the &#8220;metric&#8221; montage from Eisenstein&#8217;s film <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0018217\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">October: Ten Days That Shook the World<\/a><\/em> (1927).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JoYDyyMonn4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This first method of montage example is perhaps the most rudimentary, or by the book, in terms of how it&#8217;s technically achieved. The metric montage method edits together different shots by following to an exact measurement or number of frames. These measurements of frames aren&#8217;t picked based on any feeling or emotional connection. Instead, the creator goes by a strict measurement and sticks to it. The metric approach also translates most simply to how many might edit a montage in a digital NLE editing platform like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/premiere-pro-editing-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Premiere Pro<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/7-tutorials-final-cut-pro-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Final Cut Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overall effect is a bit chaotic (as you can see in the example above). Moreover, as filmmakers learned early on, the effects of this method can be frustrating as well as cinematically jarring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-rhythmic\"><span id=\"2-rhythmic\">2. Rhythmic<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s an example below of the &#8220;rhythmic&#8221; montage method from Eisenstein&#8217;s <em>Battleship Potemkin<\/em>&#8216;s &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4xP-8r7tygo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Odessa steps<\/a>&#8221; sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4xP-8r7tygo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike metric, though, the second basic method of montage is far more cinematically acceptable. In fact, its basic tenets make it a key piece of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/film-editing-lessons-from-oscar-winner-william-goldenberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">film editing<\/a> that actually defines how we view and consume film and video content even today. This &#8220;rhythmic&#8221; method is defined by editing shots together according to the context of each shot. If this definition sounds familiar, it&#8217;s basically describing how we edit any manner of shots in any film project. The &#8220;Odessa steps&#8221; sequence (above), has been homaged, copied, and parodied over the years as a staple of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/give-footage-cinematic-look-in-fcpx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">cinematic editing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s right. From simple dialogue scenes to fights scenes and epic car chases, when you&#8217;re watching film and television, you&#8217;re actually watching montage theory in action. Many scenes and sequences employ this rhythmic montage technique by making compositional decisions as to how long each shot plays before the next one intercuts. In turn this gives the audience the perceived experience of following along with the dialogue, story, and action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-tonal\"><span id=\"3-tonal\">3. Tonal<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s another example from Eisenstein&#8217;s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m1sxwFGnzJo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Battleship Potemkin<\/a><\/em>, which showcases the &#8220;tonal&#8221; method of montage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m1sxwFGnzJo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I really like exploring montage theory and these basic methods. It&#8217;s such an informative study into how filmmaking pioneers were able to problem-solve creating film as an artform. Moving on from the basic example of metric and rhythmic montage methods, tonal brings more factors into play. It&#8217;s defined by how it edits based on the emotional meanings\u2014or tone\u2014of each shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see in the example above, the filmmaker was experimenting with how cutting certain shots together, when combined with the context images and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">musical accompaniment<\/a>, could create tone. We can see this further in examples from the original YouTube video. This tonal style has helped inform filmmakers&#8217; editing decisions across decades of cinema classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-overtonal-associational\"><span id=\"4-overtonal-associational\">4. Overtonal\/Associational<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s another example below from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000033\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Alfred Hitchcock<\/a>&#8216;s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0054215\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Psycho<\/a><\/em>, which showcases the &#8220;overtonal\/associational&#8221; montage style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2smtCMp2NM4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving deeper into not just montage theory, but film theory itself, we have the overtonal or associational methods of montage. This method further combines all the elements of metric, rhythmic, and tonal montage methods together to create montages that have an even greater effect on how audiences can perceive a film&#8217;s &#8220;tones&#8221; or &#8220;overtones.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, using montage theory as a lens to view film theory and how filmmakers create cinema as an artform unto itself, these examples of overtonal and associational montage showcase how filmmakers can further use all elements of filmmaking\u2014composition, soundtrack, and editing\u2014to create abstract themes and rich tapestries of meaning. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KI3jZtruxvA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This montage<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0699877\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Vsevolod Pudovkin<\/a>&#8216;s&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0017128\/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Mother<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;is an example of how these elements can create deeper meanings in shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-intellectual\"><span id=\"5-intellectual\">5. Intellectual<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combining all the methods from before, here&#8217;s an example of the &#8220;intellectual&#8221; montage method as seen in Eisenstein&#8217;s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4MfwK8cvVI8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">October<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4MfwK8cvVI8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, continuing in the vein of how overtonal and associational montage methods combine all the previous basic montage techniques, the intellectual montage method is perhaps the final\u2014and truest\u2014form of the cinematic montage. However, it&#8217;s also perhaps more notable in its simplicity. The intellectual approach is meant to edit together shots simply to create an intellectual meaning\u2014a definition with broad confines in regards to how a filmmaker or editor might want to shape a film or sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see examples of this intellectual montage method throughout Eisenstein&#8217;s most famous works, notably in the above clip from his film <em>October<\/em>. This film in particular is a masterclass into how to use all the elements of montage together to create some truly beautiful, yet startling, examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet, when you start to look through cinema history at some of the most famous (and perhaps infamous) montage sequences ever edited, such as the ending montage from <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5GC4_AzxA3M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Apocalypse Now<\/a><\/em>, you can see that the intellectual method is often simply a reflection of a film&#8217;s overall theme or message. The montage is once again merely a tool in a filmmaker&#8217;s arsenal to convey character, story, and meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, understanding these different methods of montages, as well as exploring the cinematic history of Soviet Montage Theory, can be a great exercise. Not only will you find more on how to cut together a film or scene, but it&#8217;s also a further dive into how to develop your cinematic art as a means to explore grander motifs and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cover image of Sergei Eisenstein via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/editorial\/image-editorial\/sergei-eisenstein-1931-5866338a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Otto Dyar\/\u200bParamount\/\u200bKobal\/\u200bShutterstock<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more film theory and inspiration, check out these articles below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/6-types-of-documentary-film\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The 6 Types of Documentary Films<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/film-theory-invisible-edits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Film Theory: Why Don\u2019t We Notice All Those Editing Cuts?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/using-allegory-in-film-and-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How Filmmakers Use Allegory in Film and Video Projects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/film-theory-master-ending-shot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Film Theory: How to Master the Memorable Ending Shot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/guide-to-basic-film-genres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">A Guide to the Basic Film Genres (and How to Use Them)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We discuss the core historical tenets of Soviet Montage Theory, then explore the main types of montage for your film and video projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":147526,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4519,3843,39,583],"tags":[5486,1568,5322,4397,5376],"class_list":["post-class-post-147241","post-class-post","post-class-type-post","post-class-status-publish","post-class-format-standard","post-class-has-post-thumbnail","post-class-hentry","post-class-category-cinematography-2","post-class-category-filmmaking-2","post-class-category-video-editing","post-class-category-video-production-2","post-class-tag-cinema-history","post-class-tag-montage","post-class-tag-shot-type","post-class-tag-soviet-theory-of-montage","post-class-tag-video-editing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v21.5) - 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