Cinematic Storytelling

By Jennifer Van Sijll,

Book cover of Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know

Book description

What the industry's most succcessful writers and directors have in common is that they have mastered the cinematic conventions specific to the medium.

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1 author picked Cinematic Storytelling as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Using multiple helpful examples to illustrate her points, the author examines the various ways that films tell their stories visually through the use of cinematography.

Techniques of lighting, editing, movement, color, and camera placement are effectively discussed, making this a helpful and practical resource for film-making students as well as those who simply want to appreciate the art of filmmaking. 

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