Introducing Film

by Graham Roberts and Heather Wallis

How do we study a film? What is meant by "mise en scene" or "genre" and how can we use these terms to develop a deeper understanding of films? This book takes the study of film seriously without forgetting that it is an entertainment medium. Assuming no previous knowledge of film theory, it provides an introduction to the methods and terminology used in the study of films. It covers the main topics encountered on film courses, such as narrative, cinematography,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0340762284
• ISBN13: 9780340762288
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.9" x 5.9"