Tron Legacy is one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2010. Starring Oscar-nominated Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski, Iron Man, Crazy Heart), Garrett Hedlund (Friday Night Lights) and Olivia Wilde (House), this action/sci-fi film picks up 28 years after the events of the original Tron. Hedlund plays Sam, the son of the original movie’s lead, Kevin Flynn (Bridges). Kevin has been missing …
Destined to be the classic illustrated survey of Lucas's career, the book is sure to fascinate not only die-hard fans but also general film and popular culture enthusiasts.
This beautifully illustrated book will grant a comprehensive inside tour of director Joe Wright’s Pan, which offers a unique new cinematic take on J. M. Barrie’s beloved Peter Pan. Featuring a dazzling selection of never-before-seen concept illustrations, sketches, storyboards, and other preproduction materials, The Art of Pan reveals how Wright and his artistic teams have reimagined the cl…
The only book that covers all six "Star Wars" films, Knoll's spectacular survey explores the visual world created by those films. A CD-ROM, with nearly 100 QuickTime panoramas of the sets, adds to the beauty of this edition.
The latest edition of this explosive read exploring every aspect of the 007 story created in full collaboration with Eon Productions. From Bond's history to his style and personal tastes, get up close and personal with the world's most sophisticated spy. A-Z sections bring you face-to-face with every aspect of 007's life. Meet the criminal masterminds, megalomaniac warmongers, and ruthless gang…
Film festivals have sprouted up in communities large and small around the globe. What compelled the founders of some of North America's most distinguished festivals to create their events? What were their goals and expectations? Their successes and failures? Explore the genesis stories of 16 film festivals - hear the honest tales of heartache and passion - and discover the lasting impact of the…
History and development of Indonesian films in the post-New Order era.
This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the global landscape of documentary film festivals, looking at its contemporary and future challenges. Contributors from across the globe reflect on how documentary has positioned itself within both internationally renowned and more alternative festivals, including IDFA (Netherlands), Cannes IFF (France), Sheffield Doc/Fest (UK), Dockanema …
Autobiography of Garin Nugroho Riyanto, an Indonesian filmmaker, and his thoughts on Indonesian motion pictures, 1998-2019.
Demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, what directors do wrong and more.
FILM&KOMUNIKASI MASSA Dalam film, selain sinematografi yang bersifat teknis, aspek lain yang tidak kalah menarik adalah pesan yang disampaikan. Film merupakan gejala komunikasi massa.
This text seeks to revise notions of film genre. It connects the roles played by industry critics and audiences in making and re-making genre. In a critique of major voices in the history of genre theory from Aristotle to Wittgenstein, Altman reveals the conflicting stakes for which the genre game has been played. Recognizing that the very term "genre" has different meaning for different groups…
James Monaco discusses the elements necessary to understand how a film conveys its meaning, and, more importantly, how the audience can best discern all that a film is attempting to communicate.
Gibbs presents a detailed exploration of classics such as Rebel Without a Cause and Lone Star. The book is an invaluable tool in understanding the expression of visual style, and an unrivalled text for the understanding of interpretative methodologies.
If you need a fun, hands-on introduction to core animation techniques - then look no further! Heather Freeman guides you through a wide range of practical projects, helping you establish and build skills in narrative animation, motion graphics and visual effects. Each chapter begins by summarizing historical and theoretical concerns and connecting them with current practice and applications - a…
Animation in Context is an illustrated introduction to cultural theory, contextual research and critical analysis. By making academic language more accessible, it empowers animators with the confidence and enthusiasm to engage with theory as a fun, integral, and applied part of the creative process. Interviews with contemporary industry professionals and academics, student case studies and a ra…
In our culture, watching movies is a universal experience – but understanding film may not be. The Film Experience reaches out to students, connecting their experiences watching movies with better understanding and knowledge of the medium's full scope. And with its game-changing new video program in LaunchPad Solo (see below), this thoroughly updated new edition makes it easier than ever to l…
William Whittington presents a contemporary study of the rise of sound design and its relationship to science fiction cinema. This in-depth study considers the evolution of sound design not only through cultural and technological developments during the last four decades, but also through the attitudes and expectations of filmgoers.