The Art Of The Film
(Ernest Lindgren)
Some people learn by trial and error; others by toil and sweat. Most of us learn by study and practice. The Art of The Film is for those who want to learn the principles and technique of film making from an expert. It is written in easy, clear, understandable style and langauge. 500 technical terms are explained in its glossary. The topics include film story structure, filmmaking tools, cinematography, editing techniques and principles, music and sound. Two chapters are devoted to editing, its basic principles and contributions made by D.W.Griffith and Eisenstein.
The author's basic motive is to create the audience support and appreciation for good films. The quality of films largely depends on the audiences.. No filmmaker can go on making good films if the audience do not appreciate and support them by paying to see them.
The Art of The Film helps the reader to understand how a good filmmaker makes his film, its characters and their story come alive, vivid and interesting. How the film is made more significant and absorbing. From film technique and art to criticism, the book is a mine of knowledge for the reader.
A good film is like a poem, a ballet. It has significance, value, movement and meaning. It touches and moves the audience as well as enlighten and entertain.
The aim of criticism needs to be exploration and discovery; not to be a spoilsport, but to enjoy. criticism means having the ability to assess the value of a film, the purpose for which the film was made; the interest and the inspiration which moved the producer and his team toil hard to make it. It takes more than hunger for making money to make a good, unforgettablefilm. The Art of The Film explores all that goes to make such films.
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