Instructional Video8:37
Crash Course

The Language of Film: Crash Course Film History

12th - Higher Ed
In this episode of Crash Course Film History, we talk about the development of the language of films by filmmakers like Edwin S. Porter and his films; Life of an American Fireman and The Great Train Robbery.
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Film History #5: The Language of Film

9th - 10th
This video focuses on the language of film including narrative stories and parallel action. He discusses the advances made by Edwin S. Porter and his film The Great Train Robbery. [9:29]