Dictionary of Film Terms

The Aesthetic Companion to Film Analysis

Add to my list

by Frank Beaver

Type

Dictionaries

Subject

Technique

Keywords

technique, analysis, dictionary

Publishing date

1994
   > See the newer edition (2015)

Publisher

Twayne Pub

Collection

Twayne's Filmmakers Series

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Hardcover • 410 pages
4 ¼ x 7 ¼ inches (11 x 18.5 cm)

ISBN-10
ISBN-13

0-8057-9333-X
978-0-8057-9333-8

User Ratings

(0 vote)

X

Average rating:

0	rating	= We can do without
0	rating	= Good book
0	rating	= Excellent book
0	rating	= Unique / a reference

Your rating: -

Book Presentation:
This expanded version of the 4.5x7.75" dictionary includes entries on the latest developments in areas such as animation, special effects, sound aesthetics, and stills from films released since the last edition. It focuses on the aesthetic values of filmmaking and explains various techniques in light of how they're used for artistic expression. Entries are indexed by term and film title, and by topic, such as camera lenses, documentary, historical references, and music. Includes many b&w photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About the Author:
Frank Beaver is Director of the Graduate Program in Telecommunication Arts and Film at the University of Michigan.

See the publisher website: Twayne Pub