shots · character   ·   cuts  ·   mood · audience · frames · cinematic style · setting · sound · meanings 

New to this edition:  · Secrets of Hollywood movies · A tour of classic and current foreign films  ·  The impact of digital film techniques  ·  An introduction to American independent filmmakers

Praise for Get the Picture? The Movie Lover’s Guide to Watching Films, Second Edition

“This new edition of Piper’s classic book on film appreciation includes three new chapters and many updates. Digging deeper than ever into what separates the casual moviegoer from the true cineaste, Piper draws a clear distinction between Hollywood movies and American independent and foreign films, discussing their differences as much for actual content as for audience expectations. Highly recommended.”—John Kelly, cinematographer, Instructor of Film, Fresno City College

“This is a solid introduction to just about all aspects of filmmaking and film watching. Piper gets into the minds of filmmakers as well as deftly guiding viewers into those minds.”—Sarah Hernandez, Professor of Visual Arts, Reedley College