The Art of Watching Films ISE

10th Edition
1265917051 · 9781265917050
Informed by the belief that making films is an art—and that watching films is also an art. With an emphasis on the narrative film, it challenges students to take their film experience further by sharpening their powers of observation, developing th… Read More
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1 The art of watching films?

2 Thematic elements

3 Fictional and dramatic elements

4 Visual design?

5 Cinematography and special visual effects?

6 Editing?

7 Color?

8 Sound effects and dialogue?

9 The musical score?

10 Acting?

11 The director’s style?

12 Analysis of the whole film

13 Adaptations?

14 Genre films, remakes, and sequels?

15 Film and society?

Informed by the belief that making films is an art—and that watching films is also an art. With an emphasis on the narrative film, it challenges students to take their film experience further by sharpening their powers of observation, developing the skills and habits of perceptive watching, and discovering complex aspects of film art that they might otherwise overlook. This new edition presents an organised framework that can be applied to all movies.