Cameras into the wild : a history of early wildlife and expedition filmmaking, 1895-1928
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Cameras into the wild : a history of early wildlife and expedition filmmaking, 1895-1928
McFarland, c2011
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
The cinematographers and directors who shot film in wilderness areas at the turn of the 19th century are some of the unsung heroes of documentary film-making. Apart from severe weather conditions, these men and women struggled with heavy and cumbersome equipment in some of the most unforgiving locales on the planet. This groundbreaking study examines nature, wildlife and wilderness filming from all angles. Topics covered include the beginnings of film itself, the first attempts at nature and expedition filming, technical developments of the period involving cameras and lenses, and the role film has played in wilderness preservation. The individual contributions of major figures are discussed throughout, and a filmography lists hundreds of nature films from the period.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Getting Around the Subject
1895–1902: First Attempts to Make Nature Films
1903–1906: Nature and Wildlife Films Take—and Make Use of—Form
1907–1910: Exploring Borderlines
1911–1921: Concern for Nature Preservation
1922–1928: Higher Quality and Different Conventions
Conclusion
Filmography, 1895–1928: Non- Fiction Films with Nature, Animals, Wildlife or Wilderness
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
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