Film is an art form with a language & an aesthetic all its own Since 1979 David Bordwell Kristin Thompson & now Co-Author Jeff Smith's Film Art has been the best-selling & most widely respected introduction to the analysis of cinema Taking a skills-centered approach supported by examples from many periods & countries the authors help students develop a core set of analytical skills that will enrich their understanding of any film in any genre In-depth examples deepen students' appreciation for how creative choices by filmmakers affect what viewers experience & how they respond Film Art is generously illustrated with more than 1000 frame enlargements taken directly from completed films providing concrete illustrations of key concepts Along with updated examples & expanded coverage of digital filmmaking the eleventh edition of Film Art delivers Smart Book first & only adaptive reading experience currently available designed to help students stay focused maximize study time & retain basic concepts