Iris shot

An iris shot is a technique frequently used in silent film in which a black circle closes to end a scene.[1]

Some non-silent era slapstick comedy, such as that of Red Skelton, Benny Hill, and Warner Bros.' Road Runner cartoons, employ the technique as an homage to the silent film era. Iris shots are used to put emphasis on a particular aspect of film, usually something of importance.

References

  1. ↑ Konigsberg, Ira (1989). The Complete Film Dictionary. New York: The Penguin Group. pp. 174–5. ISBN 0-452-00980-4.
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