THE SEVENTH ART
How do films guide your reactions?
1a. WHAT IS FILMMAKING?
1a. WHAT IS FILMMAKING?
1891 - Invention of the Kinetoscope
1891 - Invention of the Kinetoscope
Invented by the Edison Company and popularised by the Lumière Brothers
1914 - Rise of the film industry
1914 - Rise of the film industry
The dominant ones at the time were Europe, Russia and Scandinavia
1930s Cinema's Golden Age
1930s Cinema's Golden Age
By the 1930s, sounds and colours were added to films to create better narratives. The industry was booming
1b. WHAT MAKES A FILM?
1b. WHAT MAKES A FILM?
A camera
A camera
The camera is the main tool for filmmakers. You might be used to it, but the audience is guided through the lens.
Music & Sound
Music & Sound
Music, sounds, noise, lines. With films, you’re always hearing something.
A story
A story
This is the core ingredient. A good narrative is the most important part of a good film.
2a. CAMERA SHOTS, ANGLES & MOVEMENT
2a. CAMERA SHOTS, ANGLES & MOVEMENT
2b. THE COLOUR THEORY
2b. THE COLOUR THEORY