Author Archives: Laura Lee Young

In this chapter, Smith argues that every detail in film is done purposefully and is crafted specifically to relay a message. Details that may seem arbitrary such as shirt color, lighting, and even the chance occurrences are chosen to symbolize a deeper meaning. Smith also makes the point that the production of movies and T.V.Continue reading ““It’s just a movie””

In this chapter, Smith discusses how audiences identify with characters in film, T.V. shows, and gaming, and the various strategies filmmakers use to invite audiences into a characters’ perspective. In the first few pages, Smith talks about the difference between visual pleasure of cinematic art and the intimate story telling that connects audiences with theContinue reading “How do we identify with characters?”