Visual Character Development in Film and Television - 9781138186538

Taylor & Francis

Visual Character Development in Film and TelevisionYour Character is Your Canvas\nAuthor(s): Michael Hanly, Elisabeth Rowney\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138186538, 978-1138186538\nSynopsis\nThis 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.\n\nIn a single shot or scene, what should we reveal about a character? What should we conceal? How can we show a characters 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 analyzing fine art aesthetics and combining them with modern cinematic techniques. Full-color chapters cover character-driven approaches to costume design and makeup application, production design,.