The Art of Film

I think that most people, living in a world that is dominated by the movie industry, take for granted what they see before them. Many people see watching movie as a common pastime instead of a work of art. Many think that movies are not art; rather, movies are just a story that make us laugh, cry, be terrified, or leave us feeling content. However, if we decided to take a step back from constant movie watching and began to look at movies not just through the lens of a spectator, but, rather, through the lens of appreciation for art, movies would look different. We would be able to see the purpose behind point of view shots, and why one character is shot from off angles or mainly has close up frames. If we could look at a film that way, we would revolutionize the way we look at movies. That's what I hope to get out of this semester of learning about the introduction into digital video. I want to revolutionize the way that I see film and learn to appreciate what I have taken granted of for so long.