Film Studies: The Basics
Film Studies: The Basics
November 29, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0415361389 | 184 pages | PDF | 1.25 MB
November 29, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0415361389 | 184 pages | PDF | 1.25 MB
This engaging and accessible introduction explores the intricacies of the film world to show how anyone can gain a broader understanding and a more pleasurable experience of film.
Addressing general questions about why and how to study film, topics discussed include:
* the movie industry, from Hollywood to Bollywood
* who does what on a film set
* the history, the technology and the art of cinema
* theories of stardom, genre and film-making.