"The Great Train Robbery" is one of the oldest narrative films. It was directed by Edwin Porter in 1903. The film was a huge inspiration to 20th century film. The final shot of an outlaw firing his revolver at the camera has been paid homage to by such films as "Goodfellas" and "American Gangster". Porter used interesting techniques, such as Matte shots and cross cutting, and was one of the first films to portray simultaneous action in different locations through the use of cross cutting, which Porter later expanded upon in "Life of an American Fireman".
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Great Train Robbery
"The Great Train Robbery" is one of the oldest narrative films. It was directed by Edwin Porter in 1903. The film was a huge inspiration to 20th century film. The final shot of an outlaw firing his revolver at the camera has been paid homage to by such films as "Goodfellas" and "American Gangster". Porter used interesting techniques, such as Matte shots and cross cutting, and was one of the first films to portray simultaneous action in different locations through the use of cross cutting, which Porter later expanded upon in "Life of an American Fireman".
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