technique temporal ◆ established
Comedic Rollercoaster Pacing
strategy for pacing comedic scenes by structuring jokes to build momentum, described by editor Brent White as a 'rollercoaster.' The editor arranges a series of smaller jokes to create 'waves of laughter' that build and ultimately 'crest at the biggest joke.' This creates a cumulative effect, leading to a larger 'guffaw or release' at the end of the bit, maximizing the audience's comedic experience.
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