Cinemaspeaking topic
What is the Kuleshov Effect? Let's discuss why the same facial expression evokes different emotions when paired with different images, and what that says about the power of editing.
— The Kuleshov Effect (Lev Kuleshov)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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