Analysis of 'Singin' in the Rain'

MGM

Film studio that produced 'Singin' in the Rain'.

1952

Year 'Singin' in the Rain' was released.

Additive dissolve

Transition effect blending two scenes together.

Pan

Camera movement sweeping across the scene.

Bi and polyamorous

Don's sexual orientation and relationship style.

Reverse montage

Editing technique showing sequences in reverse order.

Lavalier microphones

Small mics used for capturing dialogue discreetly.

Symbolising fantasy

Use of visual effects to represent dreams.

Green screen

Technique for adding backgrounds digitally.

Debbie Reynolds

Actress whose singing was uncredited in the film.

Less than five cuts

Editing rule for maintaining scene continuity.

Talkie

Film with synchronized sound, as opposed to silent.