Visual Character Development in Film and Television

Name: Visual Character Development in Film and Television
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138186545
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Your Character is Your Canvas

By Michael Hanly and Elisabeth Rowney

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Visual Character Development in Film and Television explores how visual storytelling shapes character portrayal in screen media. Authors Michael Hanly and Elisabeth Rowney blend analysis of famous artworks with contemporary film and television examples to reveal how costume, makeup, production design, cinematography, lighting, and editing can reveal or conceal aspects of a character. The book illustrates how details like surroundings, habits, and even wardrobe choices convey character depth beyond dialogue, offering practical guidance for creating compelling visual narratives.
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Ideal for filmmakers, students of cinematic arts, and anyone interested in the intersection of visual art and screen storytelling. This book suits practitioners and appreciators seeking to enhance their understanding of character development through visual means.

This book takes a unique look at visual character development in motion pictures and television by using famous works of art combined with modern works of film and television to demonstrate how to weave a visual tale.

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In a single shot or scene, what should we reveal about a character? What should we conceal? How can we show a character’s progression over time? In Visual Character Development in Film and Television, authors Michael Hanly and Elisabeth Rowney explain how to create compelling visual characters for the screen by analysing fine art aesthetics and combining them with modern cinematic techniques. Full-colour chapters cover character-driven approaches to costume design and makeup application, production design, cinematography and lighting, plot development, editing considerations, and more.

By exploring how surroundings, habits, lifestyles – even the colour of a sweater – can tell us more about a character on the screen than what can be said in dialogue alone, this book will prove a valuable resource for anyone wanting to take their filmmaking to the next level.

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Praised for its insightful blend of art history and cinematic technique, this book is regarded as an essential handbook for both novices and experts. Reviewers highlight its thorough foundation and engaging analyses, noting how it trains readers to recognise visual cues in film and television, connecting influences from classical artists to modern pop culture. It's recommended for those aiming to master the art of visual storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138186545

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 28 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 539g

Pages: 182

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About the Author

Michael Hanly received his B.A. in Cinema from Columbia College, Hollywood, CA. Building upon his degree and experience in the industry, over the past 17 years, Michael has taught Advanced Film Production, Advanced Postproduction, and Screenwriting for the Film Bachelor of Science at Full Sail University, and has earned an M.S. degree in Entertainment Business. He is currently working in the Digital Cinematography Bachelor of Science program as Course Director for classes including Fundamentals of Production, Portfolio Creation, and Film Criticism. He is COO of Silver Screen Paradise, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the history, art, and creation of visual storytelling through Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy.

Elisabeth Rowney received her B.A. in Art History from Florida State University, and later obtained an M.A. degree in Art History from the University of South Florida. During her studies, she spent time in Paris and London and volunteered at numerous museums including Goodwood Plantation and Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art, and the Orlando Museum of Art. After four years as an Associate Professor of Art History, Elisabeth is currently the Course Director for Art Design and Location Shooting within the Digital Cinematography Bachelor of Science program at Full Sail University. As well as writing essays about Auguste Rodin for Smarthistory and Khan Academy, Elisabeth is a published photographer and CEO of Silver Screen Paradise.

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