Episode number 9 of Series “Lessons in visual language”.
Devised and narrated by Peter Thompson. Explores rhythm as a fundamental part of the langauge of motion pictures and its integral role in film making. Addresses: 1. Rhythm does not depend on cutting 2. Changes of shot do not necessarily have any special rhythmic effect 3. Music can impose its own rhythm 4. Music and images can work together.
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ACMI Identifier
508977
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cinematography
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Appreciation
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)