Language of Film

An effective filmmaker needs to have a good understanding of how film language works, and more importantly, how to actively influence an audience's thoughts and feelings and guide their gaze around the screen.

Packed with examples from classic and contemporary cinema, The Language of Film reveals the essential building blocks of film and explains how the screen communicates meaning to its audience. You will learn about fundamental theories and concepts, including film semiotics, narrative structures, ideology, and genre, as well as how elements such as shot size, camera movement, editing technique, and color come together to create the cinematic image.

With insightful case studies and discussion questions, dozens of practical tips and exercises, and a new chapter on film sound, this new edition of The Language of Film is a must-have guide for aspiring filmmakers.

Un regizor eficient trebuie sa aiba o buna intelegere a modului in care functioneaza limbajul filmului si, mai important, cum sa influenteze in mod activ gandurile si sentimentele publicului si sa-si ghideze privirea in jurul ecranului. Impreuna cu exemple din cinematografia clasica si contemporana, Limbajul filmului dezvaluie elementele esentiale ale filmului si explica modul in care ecranul comunica sensul publicului sau.