The Lord of the Cinema. Insider story about how great films are shot

Learn the techniques for creating cinema through films that you know and love.
Using key scenes from the most famous films, Tim Garson explores everything: from cinematography to secrets of communication with the camera. For example, he explains the concept of "big depth of sharpness" through a" citizen of Kane ", forced perspective - through the" elf ", and slowed down through scenes from the frantic dogs". Examples from blockbusters (“Wonder Winnet”) and Oscar winners ("Rocky"), pearls of the era of silent cinema ("intolerance") and recent treasures of art chaus ("American honey") give readers an idea of ​​the latitude and potential of cinema .
A fascinating reading for movie lovers who want to understand what is happening behind the camera, and a useful guide for students and beginners in this industry. The book has sections about acting, directing, lighting and camera, scenario and editing, as well as all the technical information necessary for the start of the film.
directors whose techniques are considered in the book:
Stephen Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Sofia Koppol, Spike Lee, Francis Ford Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, Alfred Hitchcock, Barry Jenkins, Charlie Chaplin, Andrea Arnold, Tim Berton, Patty Jenkins and others.
Films that you will learn about from the book:
"Star Wars"," Beginning "," Avengers", "Wonder Woman", "Shine", "Social Network", Requiem by Dream, "Cross Father", "Good Time", "Disorder Eight "," Rocky "," Prestige "," Amelie "," Doned by the Wind "," Frantic Dogs", "King Kong" and others.
From the author
For more than a century, the directors expanded the boundaries of the concept of "great film". They relied on traditional shooting methods and at the same time developed new bold ways of thinking about such a variable phenomenon as cinema. In this leadership, I am going to tell about the main elements of cinema: scenario, acting, shooting and post -production on the example of both classical and modern films, where these elements are clearly manifested.
But, as you will see, understanding of the foundations is not all. In some of my examples, the rules are boldly violated or bypassed. This is a great role model for beginner filmmakers.
As you read, you may feel how the framework of your own cultural taste expands. I turned on everything: from blockbusters (“Wonder Win”), the winners of the Oscar ("Rocky") to the pearls of the dumb era ("intolerance") and the recent treasures of Arthaus (“American cutie”) to give readers an idea of ​​the latitude And the potential of cinema. Films from Sweden, Mexico, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Iran, France, the USA, Italy and other countries show an amazing variety of votes behind the camera.
If I have completed my work, you will not just discover the grammar of film production - you will want to explore films outside your comfort zone. Sometimes not yet taken away can give us the greatest pleasure!
For whom this book
For movie lovers who want to understand genres, directions and tricks, and also understand what is happening behind the camera