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Summary: Book about films is far from boring
Review: After reading Jim Piper's "Get the Picture? The movie Lover's Guide to Watching Films," I must say I was quite pleased with all that I read. Being a person who not only watches numerous films, but also creates films of my own, this book broke down the many elements of film into an easy, understandable, nd interesting book that describes to the avid movie-goer what everything they see on the big-screen actually means. From analyzing musical soundtracks, to distinguishing between different lighting techniques, this book gives a first-rate explanation for every nook-and-cranny the film industry throws towards and audience. What was great about this book was that not only did it tell me what a specially designed shot or thematic piece of music represented, but it also accompanies with such information with pictures, as well as lists of movies in which the chapter's discussion can be found for viewing. The author obviously is a first-rate independent filmmaker himself, and while all of the information is thoroughly explained, it is written in a context that all ages from high school and up will easily understand. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on realistic and formalistic film styles. I received this book as a Christmas gift last year, and while seeing the learning potential in it, I read it, and I was extremely satisfied with what is has to offer. I know that after reading this book, you'll never look at a movie the same way again!
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Summary: Book about films is far from boring
Review: After reading Jim Piper's "Get the Picture? The movie Lover's Guide to Watching Films," I must say I was quite pleased with all that I read. Being a person who not only watches numerous films, but also creates films of my own, this book broke down the many elements of film into an easy, understandable, nd interesting book that describes to the avid movie-goer what everything they see on the big-screen actually means. From analyzing musical soundtracks, to distinguishing between different lighting techniques, this book gives a first-rate explanation for every nook-and-cranny the film industry throws towards and audience. What was great about this book was that not only did it tell me what a specially designed shot or thematic piece of music represented, but it also accompanies with such information with pictures, as well as lists of movies in which the chapter's discussion can be found for viewing. The author obviously is a first-rate independent filmmaker himself, and while all of the information is thoroughly explained, it is written in a context that all ages from high school and up will easily understand. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on realistic and formalistic film styles. I received this book as a Christmas gift last year, and while seeing the learning potential in it, I read it, and I was extremely satisfied with what is has to offer. I know that after reading this book, you'll never look at a movie the same way again!
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Summary: Worst Book Ever on Film
Review: Bad book, boring. Non-comprehensive. Try an author that has actually worked in Los Angeles in the industry. This guy teaches at Fresno City College, not in anyway a credible source.
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Summary: I didn't like this book
Review: Basically this book had nothing to me as a reader and student on film. I was disapointed by the examples this book used and the entire book was pretty dumb. I must admit the cover was far better than the book.
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Summary: So Very BORING and UNORIGINAL
Review: Don't suffer through even one page of GET THE PICTURE. If you are a beginning film student look for a different author because this one will waste your money. DON'T BUY THIS BOOK, IT'S TERRIBLE!!!
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Summary: Just what the doctor ordered
Review: Finally, A book that falls between a textbook and a scholarly journal. I loved the way Mr. Piper handles movie characters and describes how they are different from those of the theatre or literature. A must read for anyone who considers films more than entertaiment.
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Summary: Too Dry....There must be better books about film
Review: I was excited the day my order for this book arrived, I was wrong. This book sucked. I saw a bad review posted for this book and I should have listened, now I have to buy another film book because this book was no help on the subject of film
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Summary: Too Dry....There must be better books about film
Review: I was excited the day my order for this book arrived, I was wrong. This book sucked. I saw a bad review posted for this book and I should have listened, now I have to buy another film book because this book was no help on the subject of film
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Summary: BOOK SUCKS HARD
Review: I was forced to buy this book for a class, the author of this book taught the class. (...) The only way people would buy this book is if they were forced to. The class was as lame as this book. If your a newly enrolled student in his class DROP OUT before you get a "W," you'll wish you had if you stay any longer. His taste in films is pretencious & proof he could never be more than a teacher.
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Summary: BOOK SUCKS HARD
Review: I was forced to buy this book for a class, the author of this book taught the class. (...) The only way people would buy this book is if they were forced to. The class was as lame as this book. If your a newly enrolled student in his class DROP OUT before you get a "W," you'll wish you had if you stay any longer. His taste in films is pretencious & proof he could never be more than a teacher.
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