found footage
The term "found footage" is used in film to describe a technique where the story is presented as if it were captured by the characters within the narrative, often to create a sense of realism.
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Definition
B2Cinematic Technique
(technical, film)A method of storytelling where the film is made to look like discovered recordings made by characters in the story.
Example
- The horror movie used found footage to make the ghost encounters seem more real.
B2Film Genre
(genre, film)A genre where the film is presented as if it consists of discovered video or film, often raw and unedited.
Example
- Found footage films often have shaky camera work to enhance the realism.
Similar
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