An answer depends on how “early” you’re talking about film (1890s? later?), and about video (Broadcast TV or Portapak?). Probably the most significant common feature is the fixed camera position.
The most significant difference (beyond the obvious one of resolution) is shot duration. Video (portpak on) allowed for remarkably long shots compared to almost all film. If you (or anyone) can find it, Noel Burch’s film “Correction Please, or How We Got Into Pictures” is a great explanation of the evolution of early films' means and style, concentrating on how the audience was shaped by the evolving formal elements of cinema. Chuck Kleinhans _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list [email protected] https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
