As technology changes and we become more and more a part of the world of technology, the never ending question of “are films taking over books?” is at the back of our minds. You might hear people saying they would prefer to wait for the film, or they don’t have time to read a book, and would rather watch the film. Living amongst a generation of technology, and more books becoming movie adaptions, what are the arguments to kick back and take in the visuals or read the lines and visualise it yourself?
Exploring New Techniques in Filming – ‘Ghosting’
With the surge in new technology, filmmakers have been developing the way that they produce some the world’s best films, including short films and documentaries. A few decades ago, it was a massive surprise when films were produced using the latest HD technology, whereas now they are being filmed using the latest 4K technology.
However, in recent years, there has been one film technique that has gotten people talking; the ‘ghosting’ technique. This has been used in some of the world’s biggest blockbuster hits, but there is still a slight air of mystery behind it. However, we at Video2DVD will look at what makes this technique so special.
How 3D Technology Changed Film
Modern technology is advancing at a staggering pace and creating new opportunities in cinema, such as cloud computing technology. Another that is rising in popularity is 3D technology.
The earliest development of the 3D film process dates to the late 1890s, with British film pioneer William Friese-Greene’s patent. Throughout the following decades, the technology suffered many changes, becoming a mainstream fixture since 2003.
Films like Avatar pushed 3D films into the limelight, beginning a successful use of the technology for many years to come.
Golden Globe Winners 2017
January plays host to one of the biggest nights in film and TV – the Golden Globes. The American accolade is given in recognition of excellent talent and skill within the industry, and has a wide range of awards; from Best TV Drama and Best Motion Picture, to Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture and Best Director – Motion Picture.
This year, the Golden Globe Awards were held on January 8th, and we’ve decided to take a look at some of the winners that came out with one of the most prestigious awards in the film and TV world!
2016 in Review: Films
Christmas has come around once again, and it’s time to look back on the year and see what 2016 has brought us in the way of films – here’s a hint, it was quite a successful year.
It seems like every year there’s something new that pushes us one – or even two – steps further away from the Cine format; the 4K revolution is here in full force and there’s even talks of higher quality media coming in the near future, too!
So, without further ado – what has 2016 done for us?
Various Video Formats Through the Ages
Films are changing all the time. After all, just a few years ago, we wouldn’t have the 3D technology we have today, for example.
Video formatting has been around for decades and we have seen the constant changing of these video formats, from the VHS, all the way to the 8mm video formats of video cameras.
But have you ever wondered how these various video formats started out and why they have nearly become entirely obsolete?
Film Technology: How Cloud Computing is Revolutionising the Film Industry
Technology, such as the 3D one, has been rapidly advancing and changing the film industry. But it’s not the only one.
Cloud computing and film aren’t necessarily two things that you’d lump together; one deals with entertaining people whereas the other aids people with saving and transferring of data from one place to another.
However, these two seemingly distant aspects of modern life are closer than we may initially think. While we are more used to the concept of streaming media thanks to the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime, the idea of cloud computing – which uses a similar theory – is actually playing an integral part in the creating of some of the biggest blockbusters to hit our cinema screens.
Will High Frame Rate Film Be the Future of Film Making?
The film industry is a relatively new one; the first films that were ever produced are just over a century old and we can see that there has been a massive change between the way people produced films back them to how we produce them now.
With the advancement of technology comes the advancement of filming methods (as well as storing) and we have finally reached the point where high frame rate films are being produced for Hollywood. But what is a high frame rate and will it become the future of filmmaking?
Techniques of Filming Documentaries
Filming a documentary involves utilising different techniques than when you film a movie (the latter can even have techniques such as ‘ghosting‘); it showcases reality and events in order to provide information on a wide variety of topics. Knowing your audience before beginning to film a documentary is essential to get the right tone of voice and technique.
A narrator is generally featured in documentaries with the purpose of providing the audience with important plot information. In the beginning of the documentary, exposition is needed to introduce the focal points of explored theme. As a first point of contact with the audience, it’s essential to create a good first impression.