Open Educational Resources
Document Type
Textbook
Publication Date
Fall 11-4-2022
Abstract
This textbook explores the world of cinema providing a students a look at the various elements of filmmaking to develop an appreciation for the film form. The textbook begins with a look at film history and the fundamentals of cinematic language. It then continues looking at film through a different lens for each chapter -- mise-en-scene, narrative, cinematography, editing, acting, and sound. The book ends with a look at documentary films, experimental films, and animation.
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Comments
This is the second edition of the textbook. In addition to adding some clarifying text and adjusting some formatting as well as improving the citation format, a few concepts have been added or edited. Additionally, more images have been added for clarity.