Eisenstein's Montage Types

A montage is a compilation of dynamic and often discontinuous relationships between shots, as well as containing a juxtaposition of images.There are five key montage types that we have explored.

1. METRIC

• Shots are joined according to their lengths
• Tension can be created by shortening the length of the shots

2. RHYTHMIC

• Tries to create a rhythm that conflicts
• Strong link with music, the music creates a rhythm
• Focuses on what is actually happening in the scene

3. TONAL

• Driven by the characteristic or dominant emotional sound of a piece
• Reflects emotional intensity

4. OVERTONAL

• Combination of metric, rhythmic and tonal
• Comparison or collision montage

5. INTELLECTUAL

• Montage of sounds and overtones
• Metaphorical, not literal
• Based on the theme of the scene