Cutting Rate, Average Shot Length, and Perceptual Velocity

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Analyse how variations in Average Shot Length (ASL) influence spectator arousal, tension, and cognitive processing.

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Examine how editing manipulates time, pacing, and spectator perception through cutting rate, compression, expansion, and disruptive transitions.

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