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With an emphasis on the narrative film, The Art of Watching Films challenges students to take their film experience further by sharpening their powers of observation, developing the skills and habits of perceptive watching, and discovering complex aspects of film art that they might otherwise overlook.The Art of Watching Films introduces the formal elements and production process of films, and helps students analytically view and understand films within their historical, cultural and social contexts. The text presents an analytical framework that can be applied to all movies, as distinctly different as Avatar, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Vertigo, Iron-Man, Man on Wire, and The Hurt Locker.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect (R) is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:* SmartBook (R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.* Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.* Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement.* The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html
Contents
PREFACE 1. The Art of Watching Films THE UNIQUENESS OF FILM Increasing FILM ANALYSIS Either/Or Positions About Film AnalysisThe Two Sides Can Coexist: This Book's PositionAnalysis Enhances Our Love of FilmsBECOMING A RECEPTIVE VIEWERBe Aware of Personal BiasesWatch the FilmConsider Your THEME AND FOCUS Focus on Plot Focus on Emotional Effect or Mood Focus on Character Focus on Style or Texture or Structure Focus on Ideas IDENTIFYING THE THEME EVALUATING THE THEME Analyzing Theme Watching for ThemeFilms for Study3. Fictional and Dramatic Elements FILM ANALYSIS AND LITERARY ANALYSIS THE ELEMENTS OF A GOOD STORY A Good Story Is Unified in Plot A Good Story Is Credible A Good Story Is Interesting A Good Story Is Both Simple and Complex A Good Story Handles Emotional Material with Restraint THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TITLE DRAMATIC STRUCTURE Linear, or Chronological, Structure Nonlinear Structures Endings: Fine-Tuning the Denouement CONFLICT CHARACTERIZATION Characterization Through Appearance Characterization Through Dialogue Characterization Through External Action Characterization Through Internal Action Characterization Through Reactions of Other CharactersCharacterization Through Contrast: Dramatic Foils Characterization Through Caricature and Leitmotif Characterization Through Choice of Name Varieties of Characters ALLEGORY SYMBOLISM Universal and Natural Symbols Creating Symbolic Meanings Symbolic Patterns and Progressions Symbolic Values in Conflict Metaphors Overreading Symbolism IRONY Dramatic Irony Irony of Situation Irony of Character Irony of Setting Irony of Tone Cosmic Irony Analyzing Fictional and Dramatic Elements Watching for Fictional and Dramatic Elements Mini-Movie Exercise: The GraduateDVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Study 4. Visual Design COLOR VERSUS BLACK AND WHITESCREEN FORMAT (ASPECT RATIO)FILM STOCKPRODUCTION DESIGN/ART DIRECTIONThe Script: The Starting PointSetting and Its EffectsStudio Versus Location ShootingPeriod PiecesLiving Spaces and OfficesFantasy WorldsCOSTUME AND MAKEUP DESIGNLIGHTING THE BUDGET'S EFFECT ON THE FILM'S LOOK Analyzing Visual Design Watching for Visual Design: Dressed to Kill Mini-Movie Exercise: Dressed to KillMini-Movie Exercise: Fantastic Mr. FoxDVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Study 5. Cinematography and Special Indirect-Subjective Point of View Director's Interpretive Point of View Object Keeping the Image in Motion Creating an Illusion of Depth SPECIALIZED CINEMATIC TECHNIQUES Handheld Camera Camera Angles Color, Diffusion, and Soft Focus Special Lenses Fast Motion Special Lighting Effects MOVIE MAGIC: VISUAL EVENTAnalyzing Cinematography and Special Visual Effects Watching for Cinematography and Special Visual EffectsMini-Movie Exercise: CinematographyMini-Movie Exercise: Animated FXDVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Study 6. Editing SELECTIVITY FLASHBACK: FILM EDITORS: A HISTORY BEHIND THE SCENES COHERENCE, CONTINUITY, AND RHYTHMTRANSITIONS RHYTHMS, TEMPO, AND TIME THAWED FRAME, AND STILLSThe Freeze FrameThe Thawed FrameStills CREATIVE JUXTAPOSITION: MONTAGE Analyzing EditingWatching for EditingMini-Movie Exercise: The New York StoriesMini-Movie Exercise: Lord of WarDVD Filmmaking Device Expressionistic Use of Color Color as Symbol Surrealistic Use of Color Leitmotifs in Color Color to Enhance Mood Comic Book Color Comic Strip Color Painterly Effects in Color Ironic Use of Color Special Color Effects COLOR VERSUS BLACK AND WHITE Analyzing Color Watching for ColorMini-Movie Exercise: Akira Kurosawa's DreamsDVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Study 8. Sound Effects and Dialogue SOUND AND THE MODERN FILM DIALOGUE THREE-DIMENSIONALITY SOUND EFFECTS AND DIALOGUE Sound Effects to Tell an Inner Story Distortion of Sound to Suggest Subjective States The "Personality" of Mechanical Sounds Slow-Motion Sound Ironic Juxtaposition of Sound and Image Placing Unusual Emphasis on Sound Using Sound for Texture, Time, and Temperature SOUND AS A PLOT DEVICE SOUND AS A TRANSITIONAL ELEMENT VOICE-OVER NARRATION SILENCE AS A Sound Effects and Dialogue Watching for Sound Effects and DialogueMini-Movie Exercise: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"DVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Dialogue Telling an Inner Story Providing a Sense of Time and Place Foreshadowing Events or Building Dramatic Tension Adding Levels of Meaning to the Visual Image Characterization Through Music Triggering Conditioned Responses Traveling Music Providing Important Transitions Setting an Initial Tone Musical Sounds as Part of the Score Music as Interior Monologue Music as a Base for Choreographed Action Covering Possible Weaknesses in the Film SYNTHESIZER SCORING BALANCING THE SCORE Analyzing the Musical Score Watching for the Musical ScoreMini-Movie Exercise: DivaDVD Filmmaking Extras Films for CHARACTER DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FILM ACTING AND STAGE ACTINGFLASHBACK: SILENT Interpreters and Commentators Personality Actors THE STAR SYSTEM CASTING Casting Problems The Typecasting Trap Supporting Players Special Casting Being ThereMini-Movie Exercise: Coffee and CigarettesDVD Filmmaking Extras CINEMATOGRAPHY EDITING SETTING AND SET DESIGN SOUND AND SCORE CASTING AND ACTING PERFORMANCES SCREENPLAYS AND NARRATIVE STRUCTURE EVOLVING STYLES AND Analyzing a Director's Style Mini-Movie Exercise: It Happened One NightMini-Movie Exercise: Paris, Je T'aimeDVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Study 12. Analysis of the Whole Film THE BASIC APPROACH: WATCHING, ANALYZING, AND EVALUATING THE FILM Theme The Relationship of the Parts to the Whole The Film's Level of Ambition Objective Evaluation of the Film AND DISCUSSIONThe Film as Technical Achievement The Film as Showcase for the Actor: The Personality Cult The Film as Product of a Single Creative Mind: The Auteur Approach The Film as Moral, Philosophical, or Social Statement The Film as Emotional or Sensual Experience The Film as Repeated Form: The Genre Approach The Film as Political Statement The Film as Gender Statement The Film as Insight to the Mind: The Psychoanalytical Approach The Eclectic Approach REREADING THE REVIEWS EVALUATING THE REVIEWER DEVELOPING PERSONAL CRITERIA Analyzing the Whole Film Mini-Movie Exercise I: La JeteeMini-Movie Exercise II: Nine LivesDVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Study 13. Adaptations Literary Versus Cinematic Points of View FLASHBACK: THE WRITER'S PLACE IN HOLLYWOOD Third-Person Point of View: Challenges First-Person Point of View: Challenges The Problem of Length and Depth Philosophical Reflections Summarizing a Character's Past The Challenge of Summarizing Events Literary Past Tense Versus Cinematic Present Tense Other Factors Influencing Space Film Language Versus Stage Language Stage Conventions Versus Cinema Y TO MYTH Analyzing Adaptations Mini-Movie Exercise: "Hills Like White Elephants"DVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Study 14. Genre Films, Remakes, and Sequels GENRE FILMS Values The Strengths of Genre Films Basic Genre Conventions-and Their Variations REMAKES AND SEQUELS Remakes Sequels Analyzing Genre Films, Remakes, and Sequels Mini-Movie Exercise: FrankenweenieDVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Study 15. Film and Society FILM CULTURAL VALUES? THE MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION CODE, 1930-1960Excerpts from MPAA RATING SYSTEM Motion Picture Association of American Voluntary Movie SOCIAL PROBLEM FILMS AND DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKINGFLASHBACK: FILMING LIFE: A La DebesDVD Filmmaking Extras Films for Study NOTES GLOSSARY INDEX CREDITS
