- 100 Ideas That Changed Film
Laurence King Publishing, 216 pages, $34.95.
The history of film is one of innovation. From the earliest silent movies to the 3D blockbusters of today there has been a constant growth.
The advancements have not always been technological change but in many cases represent new concepts in the approach to filmmaking itself. Author David Parkinson has compiled a top-100 list that incorporates the whole spectrum of film.
Each topic is presented with photographs and a description of the impact it had on the industry and who was behind the development. Such early innovations as the film projector are credited for bringing the movies to the masses. The development of artificial lighting gave directors the ability to convey an atmosphere and give a scene a level of authenticity while ensuring visual clarity.
Subjects like animation, voice-over, film noir, Oscars, 3-D, Cannes, method acting and much more are all examined for their contribution to the evolution of film.
Many of the topics are ones you would expect to find but others are less obvious but just as influential. Together they make for an insightful and thought-provoking look at how the film industry got to where it is today.
