montage
Rapid image succession
A montage is a composite image or sequence made by combining separate elements.
In film, a montage compresses time or conveys ideas through rapid succession of shots: The training montage showed her transformation from novice to champion.
In visual art, montage assembles photographs or other images into a single composition.
The technique emphasizes juxtaposition—meaning emerges from how pieces relate to each other.
Refining content for clarity
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- splicingConnecting by interweaving ends
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- footageRecorded video material
transition · scene · dissolve · cross-cutting · juxtaposition · voice-over · soundtrack · flashback
Removed sections, often decorative
- paste-upPhysical page layout method
- assemblageCollected group of things
- layeringForming successive strata
- mixed-mediaArt combining different materials
decoupage · scrapbook · papercraft · bricolage · patchwork · mosaic · glue · scissors
Notable moments emphasized
- clipCut or attach
- segmentDistinct part of whole
- reelWinding cylinder or dance
- compilationGathered works assembled together
recap · teaser · trailer · promo · broadcast · replay · showreel · package
Recounting events aloud
- flashbackInvoluntary past memory
- ellipsisMark indicating omitted words
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- recapBrief review of events
highlights · arc · foreshadowing · backstory · exposition · transformation · journey · progression
editing
Refining content for clarity
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- splicingConnecting by interweaving ends
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
footage · transition · scene · dissolve · cross-cutting · juxtaposition · voice-over · soundtrack · flashback · time-lapse
cutouts
Removed sections, often decorative
- paste-upPhysical page layout method
- assemblageCollected group of things
- layeringForming successive strata
mixed-media · decoupage · scrapbook · papercraft · bricolage · patchwork · mosaic · glue · scissors · magazine
highlights
Notable moments emphasized
compilation · recap · teaser · trailer · promo · broadcast · replay · showreel · package · bumper
storytelling
Recounting events aloud
- flashbackInvoluntary past memory
- ellipsisMark indicating omitted words
- compressionForcing into smaller space
recap · highlights · arc · foreshadowing · backstory · exposition · transformation · journey · progression · before-and-after
- visual mediafilm, video, drawing, photograph, television
- combinationscombo, combination, blend, mix, mixture
- plot devicesMacGuffin, red herring, plot twist, flashback, foreshadowing
- recorded mediavideo, audio, clip, video clip, audio clip
- scenesopening scene, closing scene, final scene, death scene, love scene
- art termspainting, sculpture, drawing, portrait, landscape
montagelong take
Uninterrupted cinematic shot
one-shot · tracking shot · oner · unedited · raw footage
- photo montageAssembled image collection
- training montageCompressed skill-building scene
- Hollywood montageRapid scene succession showing change