Current Issues in Film1. What is “film”?Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8Slide 9Slide 10Slide 11Slide 12Slide 13Dogme 95’s “Vow of Chastity”:2. “Ownership” of filmSlide 16Slide 17Slide 18Slide 19Slide 20Slide 213. Originality—Is there anything really new?4. Cultural Imperialism & Film5. Technology over Content?Slide 25Slide 26Slide 27Slide 28endCurrent Issues in FilmCOM 2211. What is “film”?AcquisitionEditingDelivery SystemsFor all: Analog vs. DigitalMedia:FilmMedia:FilmTape—2”, ¾”, ½” (Betamax, VHS), DVMedia:FilmTape—2”, ¾”, ½” (Betamax, VHS), DVDisc—Laser, DVD, BluRayMedia:FilmTape—2”, ¾”, ½” (Betamax, VHS), DVDisc—Laser, DVD, BluRayComputer/Hard-driveMedia:FilmTape—2”, ¾”, ½” (Betamax, VHS), DVDisc—Laser, DVD, BluRayComputer/Hard-driveStreamingMedia:FilmTape—2”, ¾”, ½” (Betamax, VHS), DVDisc—Laser, DVD, BluRayComputer/Hard-driveStreamingMicro-cinemaNonlinear editing (old AND new)Nonlinear editing (old AND new)Aspect ratio (1.33:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1)Nonlinear editing (old AND new)Aspect ratio (1.33:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1)“Digital Cinema”—Convergence of digital technologies with filmFilm vs. HD videoNonlinear editing (old AND new)Aspect ratio (1.33:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1)“Digital Cinema”—Convergence of digital technologies with filmFilm vs. HD videoMitchell S35R Mark II 35mm reflex film camera Panasonic AJ-HPX3000G HD video cameraNonlinear editing (old AND new)Aspect ratio (1.33:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1)“Digital Cinema”—Convergence of digital technologies with film“Film Purists” The strange case of Dogme 95started in 1995 by the Danish directors Lars von Trier and Thomas VinterbergDogme 95’s “Vow of Chastity”: 1. Filming must be done on location. Props and sets must not be brought in. If a particular prop is necessary for the story, a location must be chosen where this prop is to be found. 2. The sound must never be produced apart from the images or vice versa. Music must not be used unless it occurs within the scene being filmed, i.e., diegetic. 3. The camera must be a hand-held camera. Any movement or immobility attainable in the hand is permitted. The film must not take place where the camera is standing; filming must take place where the action takes place. 4. The film must be in colour. Special lighting is not acceptable (if there is too little light for exposure the scene must be cut or a single lamp be attached to the camera). 5. Optical work and filters are forbidden. 6. The film must not contain superficial action (murders, weapons, etc. must not occur.) 7. Temporal and geographical alienation are forbidden (that is to say that the film takes place here and now). 8. Genre movies are not acceptable. 9. The final picture must be transferred to the Academy 35mm film, with an aspect ratio of 4:3, that is, not widescreen. Originally, the requirement was that the film had to be filmed on Academy 35mm film, but the rule was relaxed to allow low-budget productions. 10. The director must not be credited. 254 Films have been “registered”—e.g., Julien Donkey-Boy (1999, Harmony Korine), Dogville (2003, Lars von Trier), The Celebration (1998, Thomas Vinterberg)2. “Ownership” of filmWho's the author?CopyrightHow long? Post-1978—generally, life of the author + 70 years OR for work-for-hire, 95 yearsPiracy In-theater copying--Tarzan, Star Wars Episode IOnline pirated distributionWho has the right to change, edit? Colorization (derivative work; public domain)Who has the right to change, edit? Colorization (derivative work; public domain) Pan & Scan vs. Letterboxing e.g., Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingLet’s watch a Turner Classic Movies featurette on pan & scan vs. letterboxing!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m1-pP1-5K8Who has the right to change, edit? Colorization (derivative work; public domain) Pan & Scan vs. Letterboxing “Clean Flicks” caseLet’s watch a short video about “Clean Flicks”3. Originality—Is there anything really new?Remakes and sequels and prequels and adaptations“Synthespians”Read our class article (online)Indies—their ultimate institutionalization4. Cultural Imperialism & FilmAmerica entertains the world—does it also impose its values on other cultures?European Union’s reactions to Hollywood5. Technology over Content?The age of Avatar5. Technology over Content?The age of Avatar5. Technology over Content?The age of Avatar5. Technology over Content?The age of Avatar5. Technology over Content?The age of
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