Cateridge, James
Film Studies For Dummies
- ISBN 13:
- 9781118886595
- author:
- Cateridge, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 408
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 2.2 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Cultural History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Explore the world of film with Film Studies From Hollywood to Bollywood. This comprehensive guide covers everything from how people communicate ideas in films to the impact of cinema on popular culture, and delves into the different genres and styles, film theory, animation, and more.
Discover how stories are developed in movies, examine the narrative, artistic, cultural, economic, and political implications of cinema, and explore conceptual frameworks for a film's relationship to reality. Learn about greats in the industry, venture into film analysis, and look at the transitions into 21st century cinema.
Open the book to find insights on how people tell stories in film, ways film is used to explore current issues and attitudes, responsibilities of cinematographers and producers, the mysteries of mise-en-scene, digital-age animation, and more. Plus, discover ten must-watch movies that showcase the incredible diversity of cinema.