Art & Science Of Cinema

The Art and Science of Cinema provides a clear and concise study of the film worl. The books deals with the film technology, movie history, great filmmakers, actors, pictures & aesthetics, narrative, genres, plays and documentaries. the reader will find exciting, informative and entertaining study of everything related to film. It also deals with still photography, production works and Oscar facts. Whatever your interest in film, this book will give you the vital information and critical skills to understand films better than before, as it has been lavishly-illustrated. Fact filled pages make it the most comprehensive detailed and explicit book on the subject. This book is useful for film students, actors as well as lovers of world cinema.
About Author :
Anwar Huda (b.1975) graduated from University of Allahabad in 1995 and earned a psotgraduate Diploma in mass communication from New Delhi in 1999. His love for cinema became evident at a very early age. He learned the practical aspects of movie making in Mumbai for four years (1999- 2003). But he did not identify with masala Bollywood films and it's chlta hai attitude. Now he is concentrating on authoring books and trying to get into Hollywood for making world class cinemas. He is highly inspired by Steven Spielberg, Akira Kurosawa and David Lean. Wolrd Cinema has been his most enduring passion. Roma Citta aperta, Ladri Di Biciclette, Rashomon, Citizen Kane, English Patjent, Schindler's List are his all time favourites. The Art and Science of Cinema is the outcome of his pure love for cinema.
Contents :
Preface Aknowledgments Chief Contributors The Picture The Audience The Producer The Filmaker (Director) World's Great Director (Filmmakers) The Cast World's Great Actors The Screenplay The Budget The Cinematography The Editing The Sound The Art Direction The Costume The Make-Up The Music The Special Effects The Stunts The Play and the Film The Documentary Films on Mental Illness The Most Underrated Films The Bollywood The Box Office Moview Rewriting History film Piracy IMAX Films and Theatre War Films Still Photography Oscar Trivia The Interesting Little Facts The Best Genre Films Pre-Production Works Glossary Further Readings Film Schools, Museums and Websites