抄書 vol.4: the fourth dimension in cinema, sergei eisenstein

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1. metric montage: the basic criterion is the absolute length of the shots. [...]
   
2. rhythmic montage: here the content within the shot is an equivalent element in determining the actual lengths of the shots. [...]
3. tonal montage [...] the concept of movement embraces all sorts of vibrations that derive from the shot. [...]
   
4. overtonal montage [...] it distinguishes itself by taking full account of all the stimulants in the shot. [....]