David bordwell Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

notes on what and how film can be considered art

notes on narrative form

English summary of H1 t/m H7 of the book 'Film Art: An Introduction'

"Discuss the different elements of the soundtrack in the films you have selected. What is the relationship between sounds and images in the films? How does the sound relate to the overall development of the films’ narratives. Chose at least 2 films." This essay focused on We Need To Talk About Kevin & Inception

Shot-by-shot breakdown analysis of D.W. Griffith's "Death Marathon". Includes shot angles, shot distance, descriptions of mise-en-scene, shot lengths, techniques the directors use to keep the viewers' eyes focused on the main events

Notes on Genre and its importance and relevance within Cinema.

Notes on Animation and its place within/in relation to Cinema as a whole.

Notes on Sound in Film. It's origins, uses, and impacts.

Notes on mise-en-scene and how it is used/been used in cinema.

Notes on Cinematography and its importance in Cinema