As he lurched toward her, she fell out of bed - now really awake.Heather located Dylan monotonously repeating "Never sleep again" in the kitchen, and walking in circles near the TV.Griffith brought all of his experience and techniques to this film from his earliest short films at Biograph, including the following:the use of ornate title cardsspecial use of subtitles graphically verbalizing imageryits own original musical score written for an orchestrathe introduction of night photography (using magnesium flares)the use of outdoor natural landscapes as backgroundsthe definitive usage of the still-shotelaborate costuming to achieve historical authenticity and accuracymany scenes innovatively filmed from many different and multiple anglesthe technique of the camera "iris" effect (expanding or contracting circular masks to either reveal and open up a scene, or close down and conceal a part of an image)the use of parallel action and editing in a sequence (Gus"" attempted rape of Flora, and the KKK rescues of Elsie from Lynch and of Ben""s sister Margaret)extensive use of color tinting for dramatic or psychological effect in sequencesmoving, traveling or "panning" camera racking shotsthe effective use of total-screen close-ups to reveal intimate expressionsbeautifully crafted, intimate family exchangesthe use of vignettes seen in "balloons" or "iris-shots" in one portion of a darkened screenthe use of fade-outs and cameo-profiles (a medium closeup in front of a blurry background)the use of lap dissolves to blend or switch from one image to anotherhigh-angle shots and the abundant use of panoramic long shotsthe dramatization of history in a moving story - an example of an early spectacle or epic film with historical costuming and many historical references (e.The ""seven year itch"" refers o the urge to be unfaithful after seven years of matrimony, with a desire to satisfy one""s sexual urges (""itches"").However, Nero had already successfully drilled to the Vulcan planet""s core, and launched the "red matter" - to create a black hole that began the planet""s disintegration and implosion into oblivion.Superman swooped through the canyons between Metropolis"" skyscrapers, flew past theDaily Planetglobe atop the building, and descended to Lois"" luxurious waterfront home (with a seaplane parked nearby) in view of the Metropolis skyline, where he used his X-ray vision to spy upon her family life - he saw Jason playing an electronic piano keyboard (foreshadowing).