During lockdown, many of us are visiting classic movies for the first time. In this article I look at the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most celebrated and innovative film directors of all time and a filmmaker I’ve admired for many years. Born in London in 1899, Hitchcock started work as a title … Continue reading The Master of Suspense
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Media – A Glossary of Terms
Media – A Glossary of Terms
As Media can be a huge subject, an exhaustive glossary that covers every aspect of print, digital and moving image media would be vast. What follows is a relatively concise glossary, partly inspired by existing websites, and illustrated by some screengrabs, for educational purposes. Download link to pdf is below the preview image. Any essential … Continue reading Media – A Glossary of Terms
Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules
When you are learning how film works, the technical information you need to remember can be dizzying. Let master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock teach you the basic shot types, composition and "rules". This is a primer - there are many more terms and details, but use this as a starter guide! 1. EXTREME CLOSE UP (Psycho … Continue reading Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules



