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An Introduction to Film Techniques

a series of PowerPoint presentations on film technique, illustrated by shots from films

104 slides

162 slides

140 slides

114 slides

105 slides

59 slides

108 slides

106 slides

basic terms for juniors: 74 slides

plus a test (or self-test) of 50 slides with answers

film noir will be especially valuable for those teaching films such as
V for Vendetta, Road to Perdition, Batman Begins or Slumdog Millionaire

PowerPoint Contents:

1.1: introduction useful terms aspect ratio composition mise en scène space EST. shots [104 slides]	1.2: terminology basic shots angles focus zoom tracking [162 slides]	1.3: pre- and post- production storyboards design costume editing types of sound [140 slides]
2.1: light qualities 3-point lighting time mood [114 slides]	2.2: light and colour temperature colour manipulation lighting effects colour v. b&w [105 slides]	2.3: light – film noir features examples neo-noir influence [59 slides]
3: genre introduction westerns musicals ID exercise answers [108 slides]	4: post-modernism explanation suspension of disbelief self-reference inter-textuality narrative [106 slides]	5: self-test 50 slides for analysis 5B: test answers 6: 'just the basics' basic terms for juniors [74 slides]

'This latest offering from Artemis offers a series of easy-to-use Power Point Presentations for all elements of Film study, from Level 1 'Visual Text', to Scholarship 'Media Studies'. The resource offers a huge range of high interest visuals, with handy notes guiding students through every filmic technique, from 'use of light' to 'camera angles' and 'film genres'. Each English and Media Studies Department would be wise to invest in this resource, as it has a multitude of applications which can be applied to whichever film is being studied, from junior to senior levels.'
- Rod Dowling, MA, Dip Ed, HOD English Lindisfarne College, Hastings, NZ

We would like to order 18 copies of the above CD. One of our staff has one and has shown others in the department how good it is... so now everyone wants one!!

– a major Australian school

To view samples: click on the pictures above

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