The Film Experience: An Introduction

This textbook offers a fresh approach to the study of film, combining print and digital media to enhance the learning experience. This book enables students to link their personal experiences of watching movies to a greater overall understanding of the medium's full scope, covering everything from editing to cinematography to narrative genres. LaunchPad is an interactive online resource that helps students see film concepts in action and achieve better results. Dozens of clips from recent and classic films can be accessed on LaunchPad, providing easily accessible common ground for classroom discussion, assessments and assignments.