Understanding Cinema: A Psychological Theory of Moving Imagery

by Per Persson

Overview

Understanding Cinema analyzes the moving imagery of film and television from a psychological perspective. Per Persson asserts that spectators interpret, feel or make use of knowledge, assumptions, expectations and prejudices when viewing film. Persson explains how close-ups, editing conventions, character psychology and other cinematic techniques work, and how and why they affect the spectator. Utilizing examples from early and contemporary cinema, the book also analyzes the design of cinema conventions and their stylistic transformations through the evolution of film.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521813280
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/28/2003
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.83(d)

Table of Contents

1. Understanding and dispositions; 2. Understanding POV editing; 3. Variable framing and personal space; 4. Character psychology and mental attribution; 5. The case for a psychological theory of cinema.