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Closely Watched Films: An Introduction To The Art Of Narrative Film Technique-used
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How Do Films Work? How Do They Tell A Story? How Do They Move Us And Make Us Think? Through Detailed Examinations Of Passages From Classic Films, Marilyn Fabe Supplies The Analytic Tools And Background In Film History And Theory To Enable Us To See More In Every Film We Watch. Ranging From D. W. Griffith'S The Birth Of A Nation To James Camerons Avatar, And Ending With An Epilogue On Digital Media, Closely Watched Films Focuses On Exemplary Works Of Fourteen Film Directors Whose Careers Together Span The History Of The Narrative Film. Lively And Downtoearth, This Concise Introduction Provides A Broad, Complete, And Yet Specific Picture Of Visual Narrative Techniques That Will Increase Readers' Excitement About And Knowledge Of The Possibilities Of The Film Medium.Shotbyshot Analyses Of Short Passages From Each Film Ground Theory In Concrete Examples. Fabe Includes Original And Wellinformed Discussions Of Soviet Montage, Realism And Expressionism In Film Form, Classical And Modern Sound Theory, The Classic Hollywood Film, Italian Neorealism, The French New Wave, Auteur Theory, Modernism And Postmodernism In Film, Political Cinema, Feminist Film Theory And Practice, And Narrative Experiments In New Digital Media. Encompassing The Earliest Silent Films As Well As Those That Exploit The Most Recent Technological Innovations, This Book Gives Us The Particulars Of How Filmarguably The Most Influential Of Contemporary Forms Of Representationconstitutes Our Pleasure, Influences Our Thoughts, And Informs Our Daily Reality. Updated To Include A Discussion Of 3D And Advanced Special Effects, This Tenth Anniversary Edition Is An Essential Film Studies Text For Students And Professors Alike.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Closely Watched Films'? A: 'Closely Watched Films' examines how films tell stories and evoke emotions, providing readers with tools to analyze narrative film techniques through classic film passages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Closely Watched Films'? A: The author of 'Closely Watched Films' is Marilyn Fabe, a noted film scholar.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes detailed shot-by-shot analyses of films, discussions on various film theories, and a broad overview of visual narrative techniques.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in film studies? A: 'Closely Watched Films' is designed to be accessible, making it suitable for both beginners and more advanced students interested in film studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of the tenth anniversary edition? A: The tenth anniversary edition of 'Closely Watched Films' was published on October 14, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does 'Closely Watched Films' have? A: 'Closely Watched Films' contains 312 pages.
- Q: Does this book cover modern film techniques? A: Yes, the book includes discussions on modern film techniques such as 3-D effects and advanced special effects.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include Soviet montage, realism, expressionism, feminist film theory, and political cinema.
- Q: Is 'Closely Watched Films' available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Can this book help improve my film analysis skills? A: 'Closely Watched Films' provides analytic tools and examples that can significantly enhance your film analysis skills.