non-sequential visuals
[non-sɪˈkwɛnʃəl ˈvɪʒuəlz]
nounpl: non-sequential visuals
visuais não-sequenciais
1. Visual elements or images that are not arranged or presented in a chronological, logical, or linear order; images that do not follow a predetermined sequence
The experimental film used non-sequential visuals to create a dreamlike narrative structure.
O filme experimental usou visuais não-sequenciais para criar uma estrutura narrativa onírica.
2. In design and media, visual content that jumps between different scenes, moments, or perspectives without following a traditional temporal progression
The designer incorporated non-sequential visuals to keep the audience engaged and challenge their perception.
O designer incorporou visuais não-sequenciais para manter o público engajado e desafiar sua percepção.
3. Artistic technique using imagery that breaks conventional order to convey complex ideas or emotions simultaneously
Non-sequential visuals in the music video reflected the fragmented nature of human memory.
Os visuais não-sequenciais no videoclipe refletiram a natureza fragmentada da memória humana.
This term is prevalent in contemporary art, film, and digital media discourse in both Brazilian and American creative industries. In Brazil, it's particularly used in advertising agencies (São Paulo creative scene) and contemporary art institutions. In the USA, especially in NYC, the term is standard in film schools, advertising agencies, and museums when discussing postmodern and experimental visual techniques. The concept reflects broader cultural shifts toward non-linear storytelling found in digital media, music videos, and interactive design.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cutting across the grain (departing from expected sequence)
breaking the mold (creating unconventional visual presentation)
out of order (functioning or presented non-sequentially)
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