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Beaver, Frank Eugene was born on July 26, 1938 in Cleveland, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Whitfield and Mary Louise (Shell) Beaver.
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For more than twenty years Frank Eugene Beaver’s Dictionary of Film Terms has been a standard reference for the study of films and filmmaking. This updated, expanded edition includes descriptions of the latest developments in such areas as animation, special effects, and sound aesthetics and includes numerous stills from classic and contemporary films. A trusted, practical handbook, Dictionary of Film Terms clearly and concisely defines the essential terms of film analysis, appreciation, and production, with a special focus on the aesthetic values of filmmaking. Extensive cross-referencing among individual definitions ensures easy access to specific terms, and a comprehensive topical index relates to larger concepts of film art by grouping them under such wide-ranging categories as editing, cinematography, composition, and lighting. Dictionary of Film Terms is a valuable compendium of definitions of aesthetic techniques (ambient sound, camera angle, process shot), theoretical concepts (auteur criticism, film acting), styles (Hitchcockian, naturalist, neorealist), and genres (film noir, screwball comedy) that together comprise the language of motion-picture expression. Students of film and weekend movie buffs will find it a useful companion for better understanding the art of film.
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Twayne Filmmakers SeriesSeries Editor: Frank Beaver, University of MichiganThis series explores the history of motion pictures by studying individual filmmakers and cinematic movements, illuminating the most significant aspects of film for the student, scholar, and general reader.An Academy Award-winning director whose trademark infotainment films, in which factually based events in history are presented with an editorial biasPlatoon, Salvadore, Born on the Fourth of July, and JFK Stone has spawned vigorous debate over the ethics of blurring the line between news journalism and fictional narrative. And while the aforementioned films lean towards news, many of his other films, such as Wall Street and Talk Radio are clearly fictionalized explorations of real situations in American society today.The Twayne Filmmakers Series provides students with rich opportunities for studying individual filmmakers, national cinema, and filmmaking technique. Books in the Filmmakers Series are written by major film scholars, historians, and critics who bring their special insights to a highly diverse collection of studies about the twentieth centurys major art form: the motion picture.Frank Beaver, Series EditorI opened it with dread, but as it turned out, I did not have to ignore this as another whipping. On the contrary, I learned things about myself and the way my films are perceived. My congratulations on a sincere and well-crafted analysis.Oliver Stone . . . a welcome addition to film collections.Library Journal
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Now in its fifth edition, Frank Beaver’s Dictionary of Film Terms has become an indispensable reference tool for the study of films and filmmaking. This trusted and practical handbook clearly and concisely defines the essential terms of film analysis and film art, with a special focus on the aesthetic parameters and values of filmmaking. The updated and expanded edition includes new definitions ranging from «bullet-time» optical effects, to the coming-of-age narrative, and LED lighting technology in science fiction films such as Gravity. More than 200 film title references not cited in previous editions have been added. Many classic and contemporary photo stills are included to illustrate terms. Extensive cross-referencing among individual definitions ensures easy access to interrelated terms, and a comprehensive topical index relates to larger concepts of film art. This up-to-date and comprehensive resource is a useful companion for film students and filmgoers, who will find it illuminating in its range and clarity.
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(Now in its fourth edition, Frank Beavers Dictionary of Fi...)
Now in its fourth edition, Frank Beavers Dictionary of Film Terms has become an indispensable reference tool for the study of films and filmmaking. This trusted and practical handbook clearly and concisely defines the essential terms of film analysis, with a special focus on the aesthetic values of filmmaking. This updated, expanded edition covers areas as wide-ranging as digital cinema, direct-to-DVD, and polyphonic film, and includes numerous stills from classic and contemporary films. References to nearly 150 films not cited in previous editions have been added. Extensive cross-referencing among individual definitions ensures easy access to specific terms, and a comprehensive topical index relates to larger concepts of film art. This up-to-date and comprehensive resource is a useful companion for film students and filmgoers, who will find it illuminating in its range and clarity.
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communication educator film critic and historian
Beaver, Frank Eugene was born on July 26, 1938 in Cleveland, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Whitfield and Mary Louise (Shell) Beaver.
Bachelor, University North Carolina, 1960. Master of Arts, University North Carolina, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1970.
Instructor speech, Memphis State University, 1965-1966; instructor radio-television-motion pictures, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1966-1968; assistant professor speech committee, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1969-1974; associate professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1974-1979; associate professor committee, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1979-1984; professor, department chairman committee, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1987-1991; Arthur F. Thurnau professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1989-1992; director graduate program in telecommunication arts and film, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1991-1996. General editor Twayne Publications, New York, since 1987.
(Twayne Filmmakers SeriesSeries Editor: Frank Beaver, Univ...)
(Now in its fifth edition, Frank Beaver’s Dictionary of Fi...)
(Now in its fourth edition, Frank Beavers Dictionary of Fi...)
(For more than twenty years Frank Eugene Beaver’s Dictiona...)
(Winner! 2007 Choice Outstanding Academic Title. Now in it...)
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Board of directors Michigan Theater Foundation, Ann Arbor, 1977-1979, 86-. Alumni advisory board Lambda Chi Alpha, Ann Arbor, 1989-1994. Advisor Ann Arbor Film Festival, since 1975.
With Military Intelligence corpus, United States army, 1962-1965, Vietnam. Member International Communication Association, Speech Communication Association, Assn.for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Association Schools Journalism and Mass Communication, University Press Club of Michigan, Azazels Club, Racquet Club, Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Tau Alpha.
Married Gail Frances Place, June 30, 1962. Children: Julia Clare, John Francis, Johanna Louise.