Cameras into the wild
Petterson, Palle B., 1967-
Cameras into the wild a history of early wildlife and expedition filmmaking, 1895-1928 / [electronic resource] : Palle B. Petterson. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2011. - vii, 228 p. : ill.
Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index. Filmography: p. 187-210.
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.
"This book examines wilderness filming from all angles. Topics include beginnings of film itself, 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, and a registry includes information about nature films from the period"--Provided by publisher.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2011.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Wildlife cinematography--History.
Wildlife films--History and criticism.
Nature films--History and criticism.
Electronic books.
TR893.5 / .P48 2011eb
777/.832
Cameras into the wild a history of early wildlife and expedition filmmaking, 1895-1928 / [electronic resource] : Palle B. Petterson. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2011. - vii, 228 p. : ill.
Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index. Filmography: p. 187-210.
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.
"This book examines wilderness filming from all angles. Topics include beginnings of film itself, 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, and a registry includes information about nature films from the period"--Provided by publisher.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2011.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Wildlife cinematography--History.
Wildlife films--History and criticism.
Nature films--History and criticism.
Electronic books.
TR893.5 / .P48 2011eb
777/.832