AVA Academia

'An excellent book - relevant and interesting. Written in a clear manner. The case studies make the reading more enjoyable. Great style, clear format - very well presented.'

Donna Stephens, Plymouth College of Art, UK

'An extremely enjoyable and engaging read ... For novice film-makers complex theory is made accessible in bite-sized pieces, supported by interesting case studies and 'asides' of film fact/history.'

Elaine Drainville, University of Sunderland, UK

'An excellent book, brilliant resource, perfect layout.'

Neil Smith, York College, UK

'I like the idea of having a text for this class that isn't just about the technical aspects of what a camera is and how to use it. And I really appreciate the easy to read layout and and small bites of information.'

Christine Dehne , Manhattanville, USA

'An interesting and contemporary look at cinema with a clear break down of topics and themes. I structured my classes around many of the chapter headings.'

Nicole Antebi, California State University-Monterey Bay, USA

'A good basic text, covering simple theoretical aspects of film in relation to practice. Used in classes and on reading list for the first project in Year 1. Useful as introduction to the relationship between theory and practice.'

Liam Wells, Norwich university College of the Arts, UK

'This exploratory reading is notably succinct, informative and moreover, digestible from a beginner's perspective.'

Adrian Beasley, London Metropolitan University, UK

'Very good text and one of the best I have read on this subject.'

Mikael Sorknaes, Business Academy Southwest, Denmark

'A lovely book, beautifully laid out and chock full of information.'

Melanie Reim, Fashion Institute of Technology, USA