Why some moments feel like they last forever
In short: Have you ever experienced a moment so intense that time seemed to stretch or stand still? This video explores the cinematic techniques used to replicate that sensation and explains how you can apply those same principles to your own writing.
Aaron Sitze examines the psychological phenomenon where high-stakes events—ranging from a first kiss to a car crash—alter our perception of duration. By analyzing how filmmakers manipulate time, Sitze reveals the underlying conventions of visual storytelling.
The lesson provides a bridge between media and literature, showing how writers can use these established cinematic tools to expand a single moment into a lingering, immersive experience for the reader.
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