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Basics Film-Making 04: The Language of Film explores the means by which film communicates meaning. Most films are a mosaic of fractured images and fragmented narratives, yet we have little problem piecing them together into a complete, meaningful sequence. The average audience is capable of following the most labyrinthine plots, feeling genuine emotion for characters, and believing that their worlds continue to exist even after the film has ended. This book discusses the stories films tell, the sign-systems they deploy, the interpretive contexts we are invited to place them in, and the range of aesthetic elements which contribute to the cinematic image.

Table of Contents:
How to get the most out of this book. Introduction. Semiotics: Images; The visual mind; Reading the signs; Making meaning; Codes and filters; Case study: Seven. Narrative: Theories of storytelling; Structuralism; Theories of structure; Genette's narrative discourse; Music; Case study: Cheap Beans. Intertextuality: Text; Quotation; Allusion; Cult film; Genre; Case study: Citizen Kane. Ideology: Ideological analysis; Realism; Ideology and genre; Case study: Without Wires. Frames and images: The shot; Distance, height and framing; Shot distances; Mise en scene; The mobile camera frame; Time and the long take; Case study: Without Tyres. Constructing meaning: Continuity editing; Discontinuity editing; Montage; Sound editing and filmic space; Case study: Tide. Conclusion. Acknowledgements. Film language glossary. Recommended reading. Picture credits. Working with ethics.

About the Author :
Robert Edgar-Hunt is Head of Programme for Film and TV Production at York St. John University, UK, where he is developing postgraduate provision in Screenwriting and Film Production. John Marland is Senior Lecturer in Film and TV Production at York St. John University, where he has taught and developed both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in scriptwriting. Steven Rawle is Lecturer in Film Studies at York St John University, where he teaches film form and the politics of global cultural production.

Review :
While this book is written for students of film, it would be of interest to anyone who wishes to understand about film theory and how films communicate with audiences. The style of the book is detailed. It explains complex facts in a very clear and concise way. It appeals to both beginners and professionals by giving a broad overview of the field and then using interesting examples for each detail. An excellent book - relevant and interesting. Written in a clear manner. The case studies make the reading more enjoyable. Great style, clear format - very well presented. An extremely enjoyable and engaging read ... For novice film-makers complex theory is made accessible in bite-sized pieces, supported by interesting case studies and 'asides' of film fact/history. This exploratory reading is notably succinct, informative and moreover, digestible from a beginner's perspective. An excellent book, brilliant resource, perfect layout. Very good text and one of the best I have read on this subject. An interesting and contemporary look at cinema with a clear break down of topics and themes. I structured my classes around many of the chapter headings. Tastefully done, and well illustrated to highlight the points it makes ... a healthy guide to students looking for an introduction to the art of film. I like the idea of having a text for this class that isn't just about the technical aspects of what a camera is and how to use it. And I really appreciate the easy to read layout and and small bites of information. A good basic text, covering simple theoretical aspects of film in relation to practice. Used in classes and on reading list for the first project in Year 1. Useful as introduction to the relationship between theory and practice.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9782940439485
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Digital)
  • Publisher Imprint: AVA Publishing
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Basics Filmmaking
  • ISBN-10: 2940439486
  • Publisher Date: 04 May 2010
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 192


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