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Post #945935

Author
Jonno
Parent topic
ALIEN : VIRTUAL WORKPRINT V2 / EXTENDED WORKPRINT (working title)
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Date created
26-May-2016, 3:57 PM

The quick shots from 2:11 to 2:13, and then 3:25 are just different views of what we’re already looking at (or about to look at), and they don’t vary in size or angle enough to create a sense of space and continuity. Intercutting with more shots of Brett might work, but I’d suggest dropping those 5-frame snippets of jelly-covered jaws - it’s like we’ve suddenly slipped into stop motion!

I have to say I do like the cut at 2:18 as it’s terrifically matched, though counter to the editing rhythm of the rest of the film (Scott and Rawlings were far too restrained for such flamboyance!)