Film: A Critical IntroductionUpdated and expanded for a new edition, this title illustrates basic film concepts in context and addresses techniques and terminology used in film production and criticism. As well as emphasising writing critically and effectively on film, this text also focuses on the fundamentals of film analysis. |
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How This Book Is Organized | 6 |
The Orchestration of Detail | 15 |
Creating Meaning Through the World Beyond Film | 21 |
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