Film Art: An Introduction

Film Art: An Introduction by Bordwell,David and Kristin Thompson. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780070066342.

Known for its outstanding scholarship and comprehensive coverage, Bordwell and Thompsons Film Art provides a firm foundation for introductory film courses. It explains the techniques specific to film as a medium, discusses the principles by which entire films are constructed, and explores how these techniques and formal principles have changed over the history of moviemaking. The authors seek to fully apprise students of the rich array of choices available to filmmakers while sharpening their analytical skills as viewers.