ABSTRACT

Film Studies: The Basics is a compelling guide to the study of cinema in all its forms. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of recent scholarship, the latest developments in the industry and the explosive impact of new technologies. Core topics covered include:

 

  • The history, technology and art of cinema
  • Theories of stardom, genre and film-making
  • The movie industry from Hollywood to Bollywood
  • Who does what on a film set

 

Complete with film stills, end-of-chapter summaries and a substantial glossary, Film Studies: The Basics is the ideal introduction to those new to the study of cinema.

chapter |26 pages

Introduction to Film Studies

chapter |32 pages

The Language of Film

chapter |29 pages

The History of Film

chapter |31 pages

The Production and Exhibition of Film

chapter |24 pages

The Reception of Film

chapter |20 pages

The Future of Film