Film Art by David Bordwell

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Film Art by David Bordwell

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This introduction to film art explains the techniques specific to film as a medium, discusses the principles by which entire films are constructed, and explores how these techniques and formal principles have changed over the history of moviemaking. Concepts are illuminated with frame enlargements.

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Film Art by David Bordwell

This introduction to film art explains the techniques specific to film as a medium, discusses the principles by which entire films are constructed, and explores how these techniques and formal principles have changed over the history of moviemaking. Frame enlargements are used to illuminate concepts, and there is information on the latest film technology, such as the computer and special effects used in shooting "Jurassic Park". This edition includes a new chapter dealing with types of films and the concept of genre; and there is also a new section on "The New Hollywood" and independent film-making. In addition, there is a new appendix on selected Internet reference sites in film from the World Wide Web.
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ISBN 13 9780071140737
ISBN 10 0071140735
Title Film Art
Author David Bordwell
Series Mcgraw-Hill International Editions Series
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Binding type Paperback
Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Year published 1996-09-01
Number of pages 528
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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