"Avatar. Inception. Jurassic Park. Lord of the Rings.
Ratatouille." Not only are these some of the highest-grossing films
of all time, they are also prime examples of how digital visual
effects have transformed Hollywood filmmaking. Some critics,
however, fear that this digital revolution marks a radical break
with cinematic tradition, heralding the death of serious realistic
movies in favor of computer-generated pure spectacle.
"Digital Visual Effects in Cinema" counters this alarmist reading,
by showing how digital effects-driven films should be understood as
a continuation of the narrative and stylistic traditions that have
defined American cinema for decades. Stephen Prince argues for an
understanding of digital technologies as an expanded toolbox,
available to enhance both realist films and cinematic fantasies. He
offers a detailed exploration of each of these tools, from lighting
technologies to image capture to stereoscopic 3D. Integrating
aesthetic, historical, and theoretical analyses of digital visual
effects, "Digital Visual Effects in Cinema" is an essential guide
for understanding movie-making today.
General
Imprint: |
Rutgers University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
Stephen Prince
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Dimensions: |
234 x 166 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8135-5186-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
General
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LSN: |
0-8135-5186-2 |
Barcode: |
9780813551869 |
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