Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Hollywood classical style of film-making

Hollywood classical style of film-making is a type of film-making which is not offbeat - classical style of film-making is rich in narrative structure. Classical film-makers are a signature on smooth and elegant films. Classical style of film-making is classy and synchronized, almost perfect. People go on with the flow of the film, without any breaks or jerks. The technical aspects of a film including sound, camera manipulation and editing techniques are elements which must be used judiciously and don't call any attention to themselves. Classical style of film-making was popular in America between 1910-1960.

Most film-makers have been influenced by this school of film making, including the world famous Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak.