Film - An Introduction

Combining the universal appeal of movies with academic rigor, this book provides a complete introduction to the technical, theoretical, social and historical aspects of film. With international examples and over 500 images, the text helps students develop the critical skills they need to analyze films and understand the medium in all its variety.

List of contents

PART I: THE EXPRESSIVENESS OF FILM TECHNIQUES
Mise En Scene
Cinematography
Editing
Sound
PART II: FICTIONAL FILMS
Sources for the Fictional Film
Components of Fictional Films
Types of Fictional Films
PART III: ALTERNATIVES TO LIVE-ACTION FICTIONAL FILMS
Documentary Films
Experimental, Hybrid, and Animated Films
PART IV: UNDERSTANDING FILMS
Understanding Films Through Contexts
Thinking About Films
PART V: WRITING ABOUT FILMS
Reading and Writing About Films
A Sample Film Analysis: The Player
Appendix 1: A Chronology: Film in Context (1895-2008)
Appendix 2: Illustrated Glossary
Appendix 3: How to Read Film Credits
Index

Product details

• Authors: William H. Phillips
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2011
• EAN: 9780230223325
• ISBN: 978-0-230-22332-5
• No. of pages: 669
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre; Film