Introduction to Film
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This core textbook offers a concise yet complete introduction to film, responding to shifts in the medium while addressing all of the main approaches that inform film studies. The rise of on demand internet-based video has transformed the way films are distributed and exhibited, with many previously unobtainable and obscure films becoming available for global audiences to view instantly. Interweaving historical and current theoretical approaches, Nick Lacey presents a tightly-focused and coherent overview of a discipline in transition, which can be read 'cover to cover' or in distinct chapters.
With its original narrative line and student-oriented philosophy, the text greatly enriches student's appreciation of cinema, while equipping them with the essential skills and vocabulary to succeed in film studies. This is an ideal foundational text for all lecturers, undergraduate or A-level students of Film and Cinema Studies, as well as enthusiasts of film and cinema looking for a comprehensive guide.Reviews / Votes
'This is a highly valuable resource for new students to the field of cinema studies. It would also assist teachers in shaping and structuring their film courses.' - Stephen Gaunson, Head of Cinema Studies, RMIT University, Australia 'Exceedingly accessible, the book provides an overview of the field that is at once concise and comprehensive, with many detailed examples to explain concepts drawn from films ranging from the earliest silent one-reelers to contemporary world cinema.' - Barry Grant, Professor of Film Studies, Brock University, CanadaMore details
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Introduction.- 1. Film Language.- 2. Film Narrative and Genre.- 3. Film as Business.- 4. Exhibition and Distribution.- 5. Film Theory.- 6. Transnational Cinema.- 7. Film Movements and Waves.- 8. Representation and Film.- 9. Film and Technology.- Conclusion.