Top Shots: Foundational Visual Elements in Film Making (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798811442577)

This small, but thorough overview gives you a sound foundational understanding of the visual tools used by all directors.

What's included in this pocket-sized overview are the following:

• What the basic shots are and when they're used
• What angles are applied to shots to make a huge impact on a scene
• How light and dark accentuate a movie's mood and theme
• How the use of color can be used subtly or overtly for symbolic purposes

This book provides a handful of examples from some of the greatest films of all time to give you an instant appreciation for how these visual tools are used in films.

So whether you're just a movie lover or you aim to take home the next Best Director award this book is a great place to start so scroll up and hit the 'buy' button!