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Neupert (2004) contends that 'the distinction between editing that is aimed at being the instrument of concise narration and editing (or montage) that is aimed at producing aesthetic shocks or collisions that will eventually be independent of all fictionailty obviously reflects an opposition within the specific issues of editing itself'. Indeed, other than its central narrative function, editing also has the obligation to produce a number of other effects within a film. It is the opinion of this author that every sort of editing, and every use of it, is productive. Whilst developers and filmmakers are likely to experiment with spatial montage as technology changes, there will still always be a need for single stream narratives. Contrary to popular belief, the modern generation does not need to be over-stimulated at all times and can enjoy a traditional narrative film. There IS such a thing as INFORMATION OVERLOAD.
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