Introduction to Film Language, An

Synopsis

Uses the short animated film THE SANDMAN (a gothic version of one of ‘The Tales of Hoffman’) to illustrate the use of film language. Covers the language of the camera, sound and editing. Enables users to work through these elements of screen language at their own pace and to consider critically the deployment of various techniques and approaches to filmmaking. Links to the BFI website for additional support.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; CD-ROM. PC Windows version only.

Year of production

2001

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £27.99 (inc VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Media studies

Keywords

animation films; video production techniques

Credits

Director

Colin Batty; Ian Mackinnon; Paul Berry

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Sections

Title

Sandman, The

Production Company

Name

BFI Education

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 7950

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

Name

Scottish Screen

Notes

0141-302 1700

Distributor

Name

BFI Education Resources

Email

education@bfi.org.uk

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk/education External site opens in new window

Phone

0870 241 3764

Fax

01634 290175

Address

PO Box 105
Rochester
ME2 4BE