Is this the right book for me‎?‎ An unpretentious guide for all those who want to learn to analyse‎,‎ understand and evaluate films Understand Film Studies provides an overview of the key areas in film studies‎,‎ including aesthetics‎,‎ narrative‎,‎ genre‎,‎ documentary films and the secrets of film reviewing‎.‎ From Hitchcock and Tarantino to Spielberg and Bigelow‎,‎ you will soon gain a critical understanding of legendary directors and the techniques and skills that are used to achieve certain cinematic effects‎.‎ Whether you are a film studies student or just a film buff wanting to know more‎,‎ this book will give you an invaluable insight into the exciting and incredibly fast‎-moving world of film‎.‎ Understand Film Studies includes‎:‎ Chapter 1‎:‎ Film aesthetics‎:‎ formalism and realism Chapter 2‎:‎ Film structure‎:‎ narrative and narration Chapter 3‎:‎ Film authorship‎:‎ the director as auteur Chapter 4‎:‎ Film genres‎:‎ defining the typical film Chapter 5‎:‎ The non‎-fiction film‎:‎ five types of documentary Chapter 6‎:‎ The reception of film‎:‎ the art and profession of film viewing Learn effortlessly with‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎