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Synthetic Cinema
The 21st-Century Movie Machine
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The book critiques the rise of "synthetic cinema" in 21st-century mainstream filmmaking, highlighting a departure from traditional values. Dixon examines the pervasive use of computer-generated imagery, digital enhancements for actors, and green screen technology, arguing that these techniques replace authentic sets and location shooting. This shift raises concerns about the impact on the art of filmmaking and the viewer's experience, suggesting a growing reliance on technology over creative storytelling.
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Synthetic Cinema, Wheeler Winston Dixon
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Synthetic Cinema
- Subtitle
- The 21st-Century Movie Machine
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wheeler Winston Dixon
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 100
- ISBN13
- 9783030125707
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Social sciences, Film
- Description
- The book critiques the rise of "synthetic cinema" in 21st-century mainstream filmmaking, highlighting a departure from traditional values. Dixon examines the pervasive use of computer-generated imagery, digital enhancements for actors, and green screen technology, arguing that these techniques replace authentic sets and location shooting. This shift raises concerns about the impact on the art of filmmaking and the viewer's experience, suggesting a growing reliance on technology over creative storytelling.