Barnard, Tim 2014, Découpage
Decoupage is a French term, which refers to coverage, the footage shot and edited and the way a sequence of clips is strung into one final piece. Editing and scene dissection. Combining segments of film and footage to create meaning. The editing process can cut, join and juxtapose images. Emission and inclusion determine decoupage. Visual clues provide a richer and more informative communication of material then written text. Decoupage can be considered a combination of elements including mise en scene, editing or montage. Montage in French means to join things together. This could include pipes, electrical wiring e.c.t. This should be done seamlessly. There should be a sense of motion and fluidity and it should not be disjointed. Many contemporary uses of montage consist of rapidly cut scenes with fast paces editing that can often be jarring and disorientating. This type of montage serves a purpose of its own but does not align with the French meaning of the word. Fast paced jarring montages require the audience to accept the fact they are watching an artfully crafted audio visual piece. It may distract from the authenticity and naturalistic progression of the narrative. Fast paced montages are high in energy and demand the audiences attention. They are bold and impactful and make a strong statement. Baz Luhrman is one director who often uses this type of montage. He has suggested that in doing this he requires audiences to be active rather then passive and therefore that are more likely to be engaged and connected with the artefact they are consuming.