Ascent Solar Technologies Inc (ASTI)

[Ralkal55]

NEWBIE QUESTION: regarding sale lots.

If someone were to sell 500,000, or 2M, or even say, 100M shares.
(whatever the size) WHAT effect does dumping a large chunk of shares all at once have on the stock, as opposed to feeding out smaller lots of shares over time?
I understand supply and demand, so looking more for the specifics of "how or WHAT" it does to a stock, and why.
Is the basic idea to feed it out "a little at a time" like a fishing line, but keeping the tension on it (maintaining support) by having those recently sold off shares bought up right away, rather than "tossing in the whole reel" (selling a huge lot) and creating slack in the market?? IS THIS MORE OR LESS THE IDEA?

When shares are being sold off, how do some traders break down lots to sell - and for what reasons?? Like, what is a "too much or too little" (if there is such a thing) that can effect the market. (Understanding different things work for different people of course) Is there some "basic strategy" that is employedwas, or just personal choice??
HOW DOES THE MACHINE WORK?
Thanks much in advance to all who helpfully reply!