Mediawise: Film

Jones, Sarah

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Publisher:Wayland ISBN:9780750240482 Published Date:18th April 2002 Dimensions:174 X 246 X 10 mm Weight:0.3539 kilograms Pages:64 Binding:Hardcover Illustrations:Colour photographs Condition:New

Short Description

Takes a look at the movie industry and at the labour-intensive but fascinating process of making a feature film. This book examines various stages in the production of a film, from initial idea through to the final cut and screening, and highlights the main activities that take place along the way.

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Full Description

How do the various forms of media work? How are they put together and how are they delivered to us, the consumers? This book looks at the movie industry and at the labour-intensive but fascinating process of making a feature film. It examines each stage in the production of a film, from initial idea through to the final cut and screening, and highlights the main activities that take place along the way. This book also looks at all the people involved in the making of a film, from the directors and actors to the gaffer, best boy and key grip.

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Review

'This book is clearly laid out ... the illustrations are generally colourful and refer to contemporary films. Interesting facts are provided in 'Media Fact' boxes and job profiles. Vocabulary related to film is highlighted and explained ... It has its uses in school libraries. It could be a careers reference text'. -- School Librarian, Winter 2002 '[T]his is an excellent book for film and media students. Look out for other informative titles in this series, aimed at Key Stage 3 pupils.' -- Booktrusted News, Summer 2002

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