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In films, an intertitle, also known as a title card, is a piece of filmed, printed text edited into the midst of (hence, inter-) the photographed action at various points.
Intertitles can establish a film’s setting, denote time periods, offer seamless transitions between scenes, and provide additional narrative details that support the film’s storyline and emotional impact.
Mar 8, 2012 · The Top 10 Intertitles from silent movies. The recent critical and Oscar success of Michel Hazanivicius’s The Artist has gotten people talking about silent movies again, even if, perhaps, it hasn’t got them watching any.
An intertitle in film is a narrative device used to convey dialogue or provide context within silent films. They’re crucial textual inserts that appear on screen to bridge gaps where verbal communication isn’t possible.
Aug 8, 2023 · In this exploration, we unveil the crucial role of intertitles in early cinema, their purpose, and their impact on storytelling. The video explores a unique aspect of silent film history - the ...
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For, in fact, the titles in question were subtitles—the titles of sections of films—the titles of scenes. This was in keeping with the prevalent practice of the day (at certain times and in certain production companies) of selling pictures separately, piece by piece, scene by scene.
In a dynamic intertitle—like this from Grass (1925)—motion intimated meaning. In an art title, word wed image. But as faux intertitles in a "movie," the words seem to emanate from another mind, your own. We do not "read" movie intertitles. We experience them, as we experience movies themselves.
