The Looking Machine - (Anthropology, Creative Practice and Ethnography) by David Macdougall

The Looking Machine is a thought-provoking commentary on cinema that will challenge and inspire filmmakers, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the art of storytelling.

With its unique blend of theory and practice, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the history and humanity of movies. David MacDougall, an esteemed filmmaker and writer, shares his latest ideas on filming, documentary, anthropology, and the art of cinema, drawing from his extensive experience in the field.

He urges readers to re-invest in the principles that inspired documentary's early practitioners and offers a fresh perspective on how the documentary form can become a "cinema of consciousness" that more accurately reflects our everyday lives. Through engaging examples and references, MacDougall demonstrates the importance of embodied, sensuous cinema, where the camera figures as an extension of the body and consciousness, allowing us to see differently.

This book is a must-read for students in cinema studies, filmmaking, and visual anthropology, as well as anyone interested in the history and humanity of movies. So why wait? Get your copy of The Looking Machine today and discover the power of cinema to transform our understanding of the world around us.