T1 | Wk 1 | Friday - Technology's impact on filmmaking (AI)

Watch this clip and make notes in class as to how AI is impacting the filmmaking industry and what ethical concerns or just concerns in general, we should have about the future of this industry with continued AI development 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBr4xloJky4

ACTIVITY 

Write a 1 page response to this question 

"AI presents some benefits for the film industry but the challenges seemingly outweigh the benefits." Discuss this statement and whether you agree or disagree using examples from the video. 

T3 | Wk Essay Question (technology) - Due Friday 7th August

    

"What Impact has digital technology had on the media area you have studied?"

T3| Wk 1 | Wed - technology impact on how films are made

   

Digital technology changes in how filmmakers are using web 2.0 

https://raindance.org/exploring-digital-media-through-filmmaking-trends-in-2022/

https://www.sae.edu/gbr/insights/how-technology-is-revolutionising-film-production/

Another article with some great points in how technology is changing the way films are made;

https://blog.audiosocket.com/filmmaking/future-of-film/

T3 | Wk 1 | Monday / Tuesday - Technology Doco - Side by Side

Hi class,

Here is your next set of tasks:

1. Documentary 

Watch the documentary below by Keanuu Reeves (2012). He explores technological developments in the film world. Make lots of notes, answering the questions below. You will need to be able to write an entire essay on this, at exam time and for homework, soon.

2.   Case Study work

- add information to your existing case study documents in relation to technological advancements and also into your homework essay

- Think about the following questions;

-  did they include special effects / after effectcs? If so, what? (were they building  models like for original Star Wars or using CGI? 

What was their budget and in what ways did technology contribute to the budget? (compare big budget Hollywood blockbuster with the Indi film. 

What was each budget and how did technology help them in diffrerent ways?

 Did the lower-budget Indi film shoot on a digital camera?

 Did the blockbuster shoot on film? 

 

Use the following questions to gather the necessary information;

Questions should be filled out below: 

1) Note down specific changes in technology below and films that have utilized this change in technology...

 2) What has been the exclusive production, distribution and exhibition format for over 100 years?

 3) What is going to replace 35mm film?

 4) Note down key quotes from directors regarding digital and film production and exhibition:

 5) How is digital processed?

 6) How does the documentary discuss the production and post production process? 

7) How is digital helping or hindering film production, post production and exhibition?

 8) Note down key quotes from editors regarding digital post production: 

9) What is the impact of digital technology and what does the future hold? 

T3 | Wk 1 | Wed - Technology in The Odyssey

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE01rTiMDuM

T3 | Wk 1 | Monday - CGI fatigue

    Watch the first Barbie video, a few minutes of the second Barbie video, the Oppenheimer video and the Avatar video.

Answer these questions;

- Name of film and year it was released

- director of each film 

- did the directors choose digital or film to shoot these? 

- what SFX / CGI was used in these films? 

- what practical effects were used in the making of these films

- a quote or interesting fact about the making of these films 

- how well have each of these films done in Box Office earnings? 

- what have rotten tomatoes reviews been for these? 

Contrast these films successes with Antman vs. Wasp and make some notes on the contrast between them.

T3 | Wk 1 | Thursday - Changes in technology - then and now

    Hi guys,

We are going to revisit CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY as a topic today.

Remember we watched Keanu Reeves, "Side by Side" and you made some good notes (everything you'll need for an essay) for writing about the move from film to digital.

Today we are going to explore technological changes and what impact that has on the film indutstry. You need to be able to comment on CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY AND HOW IT IMPACTS EVERY PART OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS (production / post-production / distribution / exhibition / consumption)

This article from last week has a lot in it in terms of technological advancements / changes in technology that impact the film industry;

This article here, "Then and Now has some great points in an easy to read format for each stage of production. 

Make notes in preparation for an exam question that could include technological changes.