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INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FILM History of Film: Silent CinemaBefore jumping into a historical study of film, it can be rewarding to take a survey of some key genres that define the medium, in this case: The The study of early cinema holds in it the key to understanding the filmic universe. The early silent films were the proving grounds of this great art. Anyone who works in film, video or animation would benefit from a thorough study of early film history. From camera moves, to lighting, to effects this is where you go to learn the ropes. And who better to learn from than by those who pushed the boundaries of this medium: Griffith, Eisenstein, Vertov, Gance, Chaplin, Lang, Keaton, Murnau.Screenings [ Links to Films on the Web ]EARLY FILMS & FILMAKERS
The Birth of a Nation, 1915, D.W. Griffith [ View ] Broken Blossoms (tinted/toned/music), 1919, D.W. Griffith [ View ] The Immigrant, June 1917, Charles Chaplin [ View (Adventurer/Cure/Easy Street/Immigrant) ]
One Week, 1920, Buster Keaton [View ] Sherlock Junior, 1924, Buster Keaton [ View ]
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