Hidden in Plain Sight An Archaeology of Magic and the Cinema |
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| Author:
| Williamson, Colin |
| Series title: | Techniques of the Moving Image Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8135-7253-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2015 |
| Publisher: | Rutgers University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $36.95USD $36.95 |
Book Description:
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What does it mean to describe cinematic effects as "movie magic," or to say that the cinema is all a "trick"? To answer these questions, Colin Williamson situates the cinema within a long tradition of magical practices and devices of wonder that combine art and science, involve deception and discovery, and evoke both awe and curiosity.
Hidden in Plain Sight shows how, even as they mystify audiences, cinematic illusions also encourage them to learn more about the...
More Description What does it mean to describe cinematic effects as "movie magic," or to say that the cinema is all a "trick"? To answer these questions, Colin Williamson situates the cinema within a long tradition of magical practices and devices of wonder that combine art and science, involve deception and discovery, and evoke both awe and curiosity. Hidden in Plain Sight shows how, even as they mystify audiences, cinematic illusions also encourage them to learn more about the technologies and techniques behind moving images.