Idiot with a Tripod demonstrated to me how effective cutting can tell a story without the aid of an actual planned story. The first half of the film reminded me heavily of our own “Portrait of a Place” assignment, and showcased how cutting shots in time with the beat of music keeps the pace brisk despite the shots themselves being static. By following the score, director Jamie Stuart gave an unbelievable sense of being in the film.
As the short continued to tell the interweaving story of three beings – moped, car, and dog – trying to free themselves and move, the same formula of rapid cuts keeps the tempo up and overloads the sense of tension. This elevates the plot from being about the seemingly trivial matter of a snowstorm into a simple tale that is pure beauty. We are left with an essay that is at once humorous, poignant, and above all real.
Watch here: Idiot with a Tripod
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