The Kulshov Effect

Q1: What is the Kulshov effect?

A1: The Kulshov effect is a popular video editing montage, used to express
emotions from two shots when put together. It was originally created by
Soviet filmmaker Lev Kulshov in the 1910s and 1920s, leading to the
audience members to associate an emotion with a shot instantly, making
the storyline progress effectively and usefully.
Q2: How is it used?
A2: The Kulshov effect is used by representing two images/shots together,
in order to manipulate the two to represent an emotion for the audience
instantly and make things much simpler and easier to understand.
Q3: How is the Kulshov effect used in todays film industry?
A3: The Kulshov effect is used in literally all films and tv shows, it is a wide
world effect that greatens the understanding of the film and what is
basically happening in the story line and with the characters. An example
of the Kulshov effect in todays film industry is the box office smash hit,
Avatar, the Thanator Chase. In this scene you see Grace and Jake with
blank, gauping faces, when they see the Thanator, which associates the
emotions fear and scared.

Scene 1 Grace and

Jake

Scene 2 The Thanator

Appears

The

Kulshov effect has made a huge impact on films and television programs.
It has made them more understandable as well as more exciting and
thrilling for the audience. Therefore, even in todays society it is a key
aspect that is continually used, which I believe to be positively beneficial
in more ways than one.