The Art of Cinema. An Introduction to the History and Theory of Cinematography

"Cinema is life, with the dull bits cut out." — Alfred Hitchcock

THE MAIN BOOK ON CINEMA, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN RUSSIAN SINCE 1979!!!

"The Art of Cinema. An Introduction to the History and Theory of Cinematography" is a book that has remained one of the most respected in the industry for over 40 years.

This book is the foundation of foundations, a lucky ticket to the magic world of cinema. Its clear and understandable structure allows for free navigation throughout the book, reading from any point, depending on what topic interests you today. "The Art of Cinema" covers all stages of the development of cinematography using examples from both classic films and modern blockbusters.

History:

The Birth of Cinematography

Silent and Sound

Black and White and Color

Fiction and Documentary

Great Directors and Genius Actors

Theory:

Genres and Directions

Composition and Editing

Dramaturgy and Hidden Meanings

Color, Light, and Sound

Fundamentals of Film Analysis

A large colorful edition on glossy paper, with over 1000 frames from popular films and comments from great cinematographers!