Film Making
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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Long before digital cameras and smartphone apps democratised the moving image, mastering the craft of film making demanded genuine technical knowledge, artistic vision, and disciplined practice — and Roger Hill's Film Making was the essential companion for anyone serious about the pursuit. Published as part of the celebrated Teach Yourself Books series, this practical and authoritative guide instructs aspiring filmmakers in the full spectrum of cinematic craft, from the mechanics of the camera and the principles of editing to the compositional and narrative decisions that separate a home movie from a work of genuine artistry. Hill writes with the confidence of a seasoned practitioner, presenting complex technical concepts in clear, accessible prose without ever condescending to his reader. The text argues that great film making is as much a disciplined intellectual endeavour as it is a creative one, grounding aesthetic ambition in rigorous practical method. As relevant to the student filmmaker today as it was upon its first publication, Film Making remains a testament to the enduring fundamentals of visual storytelling — and a reminder that the camera, in the right hands, is one of the most powerful tools of human expression.
Author: Roger Hill
Format: Paperback
Genre: Movies & entertainment
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before digital cameras and smartphone apps democratised the moving image, mastering the craft of film making demanded genuine technical knowledge, artistic vision, and disciplined practice — and Roger Hill's Film Making was the essential companion for anyone serious about the pursuit. Published as part of the celebrated Teach Yourself Books series, this practical and authoritative guide instructs aspiring filmmakers in the full spectrum of cinematic craft, from the mechanics of the camera and the principles of editing to the compositional and narrative decisions that separate a home movie from a work of genuine artistry. Hill writes with the confidence of a seasoned practitioner, presenting complex technical concepts in clear, accessible prose without ever condescending to his reader. The text argues that great film making is as much a disciplined intellectual endeavour as it is a creative one, grounding aesthetic ambition in rigorous practical method. As relevant to the student filmmaker today as it was upon its first publication, Film Making remains a testament to the enduring fundamentals of visual storytelling — and a reminder that the camera, in the right hands, is one of the most powerful tools of human expression.