Technology in FilmsThe films that use most technology are usually action/adventure films. CGI, green/blue screens, 3D images and many more effects are used in films to create the ultimate viewing experience. CGI (Computer-generated imagery) is when computer graphics or 3D computer graphics are applied to a film, television program, adverts or video games. 3D computer graphics is a software used to make computer generated imagery in movies. AS CGI is more accessible and computer speed has increased smaller film companies are able to produce professional grade films. A green/blue screen or chroma key compositing is commonly used in weather/news presenting. Blue and green are used because they are considered the two colours least like skin colour, this is needed because the green/blue screen works by a technique called compositing. It works by compositing two images or frames together in which a colour is removed from the image this is how it works for weather presenting, because what the viewer is seeing is the present and a map behind the presenter, but in the studio it is a presenter in front of a green/blue screen and the maps are added on by a computer because it detects the colour green or blue (which ever screen is used) and removes it from the image. One of the most famous films for its visual effects is Avatar. Avatar had been delayed for production since the 1990's to allow technology to improve. A method used is a method of capturing the actors facial expressions which allows a full performance capture. For this to be achieved the actors had to wear a 'Skull cap' which was fitted to the actors face, it had a camera positioned in front of the actors face. This camera allowed the facial expressions of the actors to be captured and digitally recorded for the animators to use later.
3-D in film
The earliest confirmed 3-D film was shown on September 27 in 1922 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. The film that was premiered was 'The power of Love'. It was projected dual-strip in the red and green anaglyph format, It was the first known film to use the anaglyph glasses and also the earliest to use a dual strip projection. In 1932 Edwin H. Land wanted to create a filter that would reduce the glare from car headlights and he created Polaroid sheets. Although in 1936 Land gave a demonstration of a Polaroid filters in conjunction with 3-D photography which was a new experience for all members in the audience. From 1952 that is when 3-D films really took off as in 1953 The Walt Disney Studios produced their first 3-D film which was 'Melody'. In the 1960's s-D films mainly appeared however Arch Oboler created Space-Vision 3-D which made films be printed with two images, one slightly above the other, to give it the 3-D illusion. Furthermore in the 1980's IMAX was created, the IMAX cinemas eliminated tiredness of the eyes and pain in the eyes. Although moving in to 2010 that's when 3-D films really took off as it is the year that has had the most.
4-D Filiming:
This week I reasearched into 4-D filiming...
4-D film is a new marketing term that describes the system combining of a 3-D film with physical effects in the theatre, which will theoretically occur in synchronization with the film screeing.4-D films are not actually, geometrically, 4-dimensional. Due to the fact that physical effects can be expensive to install, 4-D films are usually presented only at special venues, such as theme and amusement parks.
It has been reported that inMexico, Hong Kong, Nepal, South Korea, and India, some movie theatres also have the ability to present 4-D films, and the film Avatar was one of 10 films that have received the treatment, starting with Journey to the Center of the Earth some of the effects simulated in 4-D films include rain, wind, strobe lights, and vibration. The use of water sprays and air jets is also common.
A 4-D film is not shown in a motion simulator, although some seats in 4-D venues vibrate or may move a few inches during the presentation.
Due to the fast growth of movies, video, and the entertainment industry, 3-D Theatres have been enhanced by the addition of special simulations. The combination of 3-D movies with chair movement vibration, sway, tilt, drop, wave motion, or movement in any direction and other chair effects, such as wind blowing, water spraying, leg and back ticklers, is usually considered a 4-D experience.
Using additional hall effects, such as smoke, rain, lightning, air bubbles, and special smells, for example, fireworks smells at the 'London Eye's Experience' and gassy smells, when the stinkbug sprays it in 'It's Tough to be a Bug' is often regarded by many as 5-D experience.
However, since there is no standard for using these terms, each company uses its own terminology and it is often confusing.
I have gathered some infomation about one of upcomming our case studies Sherlock Holmes 2. The link below contains videos, images and an article about the new set.
Sherlock Holmes 2:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/125577-new-behind-the-scenes-from-sherlock-holmes-2
'Drive' Insight:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/reviews/article-2040699/Drive-A-skilful-blend-stealth-shock.html
Director Of 'Warrior' Already Started On A New Project
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| Release Date | Movie | Distributor | Budget | US Gross | Worldwide Gross | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5/25/2007 | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Buena Vista | $300,000,000 | $309,420,425 | $960,996,492 | |
| 2 | 12/31/2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | New Line | $270,000,000 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 3 | 12/13/2013 | The Hobbit: There and Back Again | New Line | $270,000,000 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 4 | 11/24/2010 | Tangled | Buena Vista | $260,000,000 | $200,821,936 | $586,581,936 | |
| 5 | 5/4/2007 | Spider-Man 3 | Sony | $258,000,000 | $336,530,303 | $890,875,303 | |
| 6 | 7/20/2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | $250,000,000 | Unknown | Unknown | ||
| 7 | 5/20/2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Buena Vista | $250,000,000 | $241,063,875 | $1,039,163,875 | |
| 8 | 7/15/2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Warner Bros. | $250,000,000 | $301,959,197 | $934,416,487 | |
| 9 | 12/18/2009 | Avatar | 20th Century Fox | $237,000,000 | $760,507,625 | $2,783,918,982 | |
| 10 | 6/28/2006 | Superman Returns | Warner Bros. | $232,000,000 | $200,120,000 | $390,874,000 | |
| 11 | 11/14/2008 | Quantum of Solace | Sony Pictures | $230,000,000 | $169,368,427 | $576,368,427 | |
| 12 | 7/7/2006 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Buena Vista | $225,000,000 | $423,315,812 | $1,060,615,812 | |
| 13 | 5/16/2008 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | Buena Vista | $225,000,000 | $141,621,490 | $419,490,286 | |
| 14 | 5/14/2010 | Robin Hood | Universal | $210,000,000 | $105,487,148 | $322,459,006 | |
| 15 | 6/24/2009 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Paramount Pictures | $210,000,000 | $402,111,870 | $836,519,699 | |
| 16 | 5/26/2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | 20th Century Fox | $210,000,000 | $234,362,462 | $459,359,555 | |
| 17 | 12/14/2005 | King Kong | Universal | $207,000,000 | $218,080,025 | $550,517,357 | |
| 18 | 12/7/2007 | His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass | New Line | $205,000,000 | $70,107,728 | $372,234,864 | |
| 19 | 5/21/2009 | Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins | Warner Bros. | $200,000,000 | $125,322,469 | $371,628,539 | |
| 20 | 11/13/2009 | 2012 | Sony | $200,000,000 | $166,112,167 | $766,812,167 | |
BFI London Film Festival
The 55th BFI London Film Festival programme revealed. The line up of the 55th BFI London Film Festival has been announced, it will include over 204 feature films and 110 shorts. The film festival will run from the 12th - 27th October.
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