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montage Definition

mon·tage (män täz̸h′, mōn-)

noun

    1. the art or process of making a composite picture by bringing together into a single composition a number of different pictures or parts of pictures and arranging these, as by superimposing one on another, so that they form a blended whole while remaining distinct
    2. a picture so made
  2. Film
    1. the process of editing
    2. the art or process of producing a sequence of abruptly alternating scenes or images or a sequence in which superimposed images are shown whirling about, flashing into focus, etc., to convey an idea
    3. a part of a film in which this is used
    1. any similar technique, as in literature or music, of juxtaposing discrete or contrasting elements
    2. anything that is or is like the result of such a process

Etymology: Fr, a mounting, setting together < monter, mount

transitive verb -·taged′, -·tag′·ing

to incorporate in a montage

montage Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • gaff: Comic Relief Outtakes ( 2.53 mins ) Watch a montage of gaffs and mistakes recorded during the making of the Comic Relief special.
  • clip: A montage of mildly amusing clips set to ' All the wild things ' music.
  • footage: The French DVD has additional scenes, and the montage of footage at the end of this film is the original title sequence.
  • image: A montage of the images used to create the average image in Figure 12.
  • shot: Instead it is a montage of shots showing normal life for the citizens of various Russian cities at that time.
  • photograph: The CD booklet contains a great montage of photographs by Alison Wonderland.

Converse of object

  • create: Create a montage to your favorite artist or an ultra modern show piece for an empty wall with the Art Vinyl Triple Pack.
  • edit: The credits themselves are nicely displayed atop a cleverly edited montage of graphic stills depicting a couple of young women naked and blood-soaked.
  • produce: The Star produces a montage of posters produced by Shepherd Neame, who produce the drink.

Adjective modifier

  • dialectical: These studies form a major influence upon his theories of dialectical montage.
  • rhythmic: This links the tonal construction of the scene with the tradition of rhythmic montage, the furthest development of which is tonal montage.
  • bespoke: A bespoke montage, created for you using images lovingly selected by you for their sentimental or esthetic value.
  • photographic: A new series of work called ' Up My Street ' uses digital photographic montage.
  • stunning: Wedding Accessories Montage Magic Montage Magic offers the opportunity to display all of your favorite images in a single, stunning photo montage.
  • dramatic: Using up to 30 photos we design a dramatic photo montage, printed up onto artist grade canvas.

Modifies a noun

  • sequence: A montage sequence of images of the total eclipse of 20 January 2000.
  • technique: It's not necessarily a classic montage technique, in the sense of story-telling.

Noun used with modifier

  • photo: Using up to 30 photos we design a dramatic photo montage, printed up onto artist grade canvas.
  • opening: Activity 2.1 Think about some of the reasons why particular clips in the opening montage were chosen.
  • video: March demos Kate Stables ' short film showcase brings spring gladness: a Paul Bettany mini-classic, and a DIY Bruce Lee video montage.