Understanding Film Theory
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I purchased this book initially to assist with Assignment 3 – thechapter “Swashbuckling and the Musical” attracted me for the original research into traditional pirate movies.
However, the book 15 chapters, various film theory which has allowed to dip in and out as I have progressed through the course and also when reflecting on re-works previous assignment
The book advertises itself as “an accessible and comprehensive introduction to film theory. It is the ideal entry point for any student studying film, using clear definitions and explaining complex ideas succinctly”, and In my experience with the book, I have found this to be the case it is comprehensive enough to give good understanding to launch further wider reading and absolutely invaluable as you will see with bibliography of all my assignments.