Film Studies Resource Guide

Film undergoes technical, cultural, and institutional changes that transform the roles and rules of the cinema in today's societies. New technologies introduced with the arrival of digitalization have democratized filmmaking, making it “open source,” and ultimately software-based.

Computer technology has transformed entertainment. Television has grown more powerful because of computer assistance, providing multiple windows, programmed recording, digitally enhanced images, and even Internet (q.v.) access. Computer technology has also introduced digital audio and video technologies that provide higher quality recordings.

Includes books, articles, e-books, and videos.

Includes articles from several databases.

The Movie Production series illustrates examples of important filmmaking concepts such as shots, axes of movement and composition. Includes 17 videos

This video guides viewers through each stepof making a one-minute/150 word digital story.