Dive deep into cinematic history with 'The Underwater Eye,' a compelling exploration of how underwater filmmaking has shaped our understanding of the oceans. This brand new publication by Margaret Cohen unravels the evolution of underwater cinematography from its inception, detailing the innovations of modern diving gear and camera technology that have transformed the film industry. Discover how filmmakers have captured the emotional depth of the sea, portraying horror, adventure, and surreal beauty. This comprehensive narrative chronicles the contributions of pioneering figures like J.E. Williamson and iconic films ranging from Jacques Cousteau documentaries to the surreal imagery in Wes Anderson's 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.' Richly illustrated, this book captures over a century of underwater filmmaking, highlighting its impact on public perception of marine reality. Ideal for film enthusiasts, oceanographers, and anyone intrigued by the interplay of cinema and the aquatic world, 'The Underwater Eye' offers a unique blend of art, technology, and environmental awareness. Shipping for this item is FREE; however, please allow 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once you place the order, cancellations are not possible. Perfect for adding to your collection or as a thoughtful gift for a film buff or marine ecology advocate. Get ready to explore the depths of your imagination and the ocean's mysteries with this essential read.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691197975
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press


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A rich history of underwater filmmaking and how it has profoundly influenced the aesthetics of movies and public perception of the oceans.

In The Underwater Eye, Margaret Cohen tells the fascinating story of how the development of modern diving equipment and movie camera technology has allowed documentary and narrative filmmakers to take human vision into the depths, creating new imagery of the seas and the underwater realm, and expanding the scope of popular imagination. Innovating on the most challenging film set on earth, filmmakers have tapped the emotional power of the underwater environment to forge new visions of horror, tragedy, adventure, beauty, and surrealism, entertaining the public and shaping its perception of ocean reality.

Examining works by filmmakers ranging from J. E. Williamson, inventor of the first undersea film technology in 1914, to Wes Anderson, who filmed the underwater scenes of his 2004 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou entirely in a pool, The Underwater Eye traces how the radically alien qualities of underwater optics have shaped liquid fantasies for more than a century. Richly illustrated, the book explores documentaries by Jacques Cousteau, Louis Malle, and Hans Hass, art films by Man Ray and Jean Vigo, and popular movies and television shows such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Sea Hunt, the Bond films, Jaws, The Abyss, and Titanic. In exploring the cultural impact of underwater filmmaking, the book also asks compelling questions about the role film plays in e