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Buckland, Warren

 
9781444105162: Understand Film Studies (Teach Yourself)
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ISBN 10: 1444105167 ISBN 13: 9781444105162
Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2010
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An unpretentious guide for all those who want to learn to analyse, understand and evaluate films
Understand Film Studies provides an overview of the key areas in film studies, including aesthetics, narrative, genre, documentary films and the secrets of film reviewing. From Hitchcock and Tarantino to Spielberg and Bigelow, you will soon gain a critical understanding of legendary directors and the techniques and skills that are used to achieve certain cinematic effects. Whether you are a film studies student or just a film buff wanting to know more, this book will give you an invaluable insight into the exciting and incredibly fast-moving world of film.
Understand Film Studies includes:

Chapter 1: Film aesthetics: formalism and realism
Chapter 2: Film structure: narrative and narration
Chapter 3: Film authorship: the director as auteur
Chapter 4: Film genres: defining the typical film
Chapter 5: The non-fiction film: five types of documentary
Chapter 6: The reception of film: the art and profession of film viewing
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Warren Buckland is a senior lecturer in film studies at Oxford Brookes University.

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  • PublisherTeach Yourself
  • Publication date2010
  • ISBN 10 1444105167
  • ISBN 13 9781444105162
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages256
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Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: New. 1st Edition. New - May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. - Both Film Buffs And Students Of The Cinema Will Find This Reference Indispensable. It Gives A Chronological Overview Of Film, Analyzing Genres Such As Westerns And Sci-Fi; Explores Different Artistic Approaches, Techniques, And Effects; And Profiles A Wide Variety Of Directors, From Alfred Hitchcock To Steven Spielberg. The Book Uncovers The Secrets Of Film Reviewing And The Conventions Reviewers Adopt When They Evaluate Films. This New Edition Includes An Expanded Section Concerning Film Studies On The Internet. Whatever Readers' Interest In Film, Teach Yourself Film Studies Will Provide Them With The Skills To Turn Them Into Well-Informed Film Critics. Seller Inventory # 004702

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