322 Pages
18 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
322 Pages
18 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book presents a comprehensive methodology for segmenting, transcribing, and analysing feature films, especially classical Hollywood films. It offers an in-depth study of three scenes from Roman Holiday (1953), each showcasing different combinations of verbal and non-verbal performance.
Through detailed study, this book demonstrates how Roman Holiday can be broken down into Episodes,... Read more
1. Introduction; 2. Theoretical Foundations; 3. Methodology for Film Performance Segmentation, Transcription, and Analysis; 4. The Dialogue‑Based Scene—Segmentation Methods, Performance Patterns, and Genre Constructions; 5. The Dialogue‑ and Gesture‑Based Scene—Segmentation Methods, Performance Patterns, and Genre Constructions; 6. The Gesture‑Based Scene—Segmentation Methods, Performance Patterns, and Genre Constructions; 7. Conclusion; Appendices
Biography
Zhen Zhang is an academic at the University of Sydney. Her interdisciplinary research spans film studies, digital culture, social semiotics, etc.
