Tron: The Future Of The Film Industry

In the digital era of convergent media, the most obvious about the change of cinema is the storage which rely on celluloid that you can touch in the past. Now, however, it is stored as electronic packets of 1s and 0s which is virtual. The changes of the cinema is not only about the film storage, but also the production，post-production, exhibition and distribution which is the main part of the film industry structure. In the era of celluloid, the four steps of movie is relatively independent and has its sequence. In digital movie, whereas, the connection and integration among four parts of industry structure are ever close.

Films and movies are a composition of elements that make that essentially come together as one to form a piece of art. Although a film is not complete with missing elements, some elements when used out of place can break a movie. Some of these elements include, but are not limited to, a character’s costume and makeup, lighting, camera direction, acting, special effects, and, sound effects and music. In some films one element may be the overriding factor but when put together, these elements work together to please an audience.

Hundreds of movies are released every year. Filmmakers try to create the next jaw-dropping movie that audiences will stand in line for hours and pay top dollar to see. The key to success is finding ideas that appeal to a mass audience. Viewers are the lifeline of any production company so making something for everyone is a savvy business move for the film industry. To cover all bases, there are over fourteen different genres of movies. Film making is not a solo effort. It is a collaboration between the actors, directors, producers and other key contributors. This combined effort or mise-en-scene includes all the elements of the film to include actors, backdrops, costumes, props and lighting used to meet the director’s vision

Movies have been around for over one hundred years, and they have changed quite a lot from the beginning to now.

Computer generated imagery was a monumental turning point in the film industry. Computer generated imagery is a glorified green screen. It allows editors to create images on the computer and Photoshop them into a real place (Asling, 2002). d. The Internet also contributes greatly to the film industry. It allows for easier film distribution which means more people are watching the movies that are produced.

CGI is becoming a mature art form, but even now, there are occurrences where you cannot beat doing traditional matte painting and model effects ‘in camera’(Savage). Spencer

The universe of movies and film has created the some of the most outstanding things over the years. Film is an amazing topic. It is outstanding how much it has evolved over the years. It started in black and white, and with no sound. Now we have things like 3D.

How Star Wars changed special effects in cinema Since the release of Star Wars in 1977, Star Wars has been a part of popular culture worldwide. Its effects on the world is still being discussed today from its effects on the movie industry to science itself. This paper will discuss how Star Wars changed how special effects are used in cinema by using practical effects, the creation of Industrial Lights and Magic, and pioneering SFX.. The movie became the stepping stones that current movies look at and take inspiration from when creating their special effects.

Katie Herrmann Dr. Heath Cinema Appreciation 24 November 2014 George Lucas When it comes to the filmmaking industry, there are many greats. Each one has stamped their unique methods onto the world of film that developed into the beloved art that is present today. Among one of those greats is George Lucas. George singlehandedly had one of the most significant impacts on the development of special effects and sound technology.

TECHNOLOGICAL: Presently, there have been significant technological advances that greatly impact film companies. Developments such as 3D printing, virtual reality, and depth sensors offer a multitude of options for film storylines. For example, Ex Machina utilized 3D printing to print and

Cinema all over the world had impressive spectacles to behold since the beginning of film’s creation, but the 1970’s and 1980’s saw big advances with computer driven effects work. Just about every big budgeted film these days relies upon CGI effects work including such award winning films like Avatar (2009), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) and Hugo (2011). These films could be made the way they are today without the enhanced effects work being done in the 70’s-80’s

IT has also changed the way movies are shot particularly through application of film special effects. The film industry heavily relies on illusions to simulate imaginary events in a story (McClean, 2007). Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) is another key technology that is applied to special effects to enhance films. CGI is mainly used in special effects to enable filmmakers to control the scenes instead of using many extra actors. This has simplified film production and reduced the costs incurred. A lot of movies especially those classified under fiction, action, and horror genres rely on CGI.

The 1977 scientific fiction film ‘Star Wars’ introduced huge advancement in special effects from aliens to spaceships to planets, each and every element of a young cinematographer George Lucas gave a new edge of visual effects in Cinema. The film also spawned a new special effects house, Industrial light and Magic, which are one of the most popular visual effects studios today. Dykstra and Lucas used extremely detailed miniatures, animation and a pioneering system of computer-controlled motion photography to create special effects (SFX) that still look fresh today. Star Wars was the first big-budget blockbuster to rely on realistic action scenes and explosions, and essentially invented the techniques to achieve this. Dykstra destroyed the Death

In this essay I will be discussing five key points throughout Post Production history between the 1900s-1960s. Post Production is seen as a vital component in the cinematic industry as it essentially finalises the final products. Techniques that have been developed over the years are incredibly important, but they all have an origin. Although these techniques started out without overwhelming effect, they are now unbelievably crucial to how films are constructed. The five points I wish to discuss go as follows: The Great Train Robbery and Edwin Porter himself, D.W. Griffith and his overwhelming influence on editing, The Jazz Singer, the Kuleshov Effect and finally, 2001: A Space Odyssey. As well as discussing these key factors, this essay will take into consideration secondary material.

Film Industry has been expansively affected by the changes in technology. The mechanical and digital innovations give cause to the influence of equipment, distribution and the way in which films are made and consumed. New trends shape directors and filmmakers to expand creatively towards telling stories in motions. The film industry has developed to one of the most important tools of communication, it's cause so powerful affecting the way individuals and societies think, act and behave. Among the new Era approaching film, and seeing celluloid film fade is that of the Digital Era and a camera that saw celluloid films passing hastened.