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How does technology affect the movie industry?

by Gerald Nelson

The world of Hollywood is a strange place. It's where dreams are made and broken. And when you're in a business-like Hollywood, the slightest change in technology can completely cripple you or boost your fame to new levels.

History of Technological Movies:

Truly groundbreaking movies like Star Wars, which was released in 1977, took full advantage of this new technology.

The use of technology has become increasingly important since the 1990s when it became apparent that a complete shift from celluloid film to digital formats was imminent. 

An interesting example is seen in the 1993 movie "Jurassic Park" which was one of the first movies to employ computer-generated dinosaurs, a concept that had previously been thought impossible (Woo). 

The movie was a huge success due to its exceptional special effects and this was attributed to the use of computers.  We would like to claim that no doubt some movies entirely change the future of the industry. One of the other factors that contribute to making a movie super hit is its storyline. A good example of this is "Titanic". The movie became popular not only because of its excellent special effects but also because it had a good high budget advanced story. Moreover, you can also find them with special effects of technology.

  • Alien,

  • The Avengers,

  • The Matrix Trilogy: A Cyberpunk Classic with a Dark Twist.

  • Movie franchises like Ironman and Fast and the Furious are great examples of technological movies.

  • Raid | An action-packed film that made the best use of weather shooting techniques.

  • Mission Impossible is a series of Hollywood movies that have used technology better than any other movie.

Impact of Technology in Movies:

The movie industry is full of movies with top actors, artists and songs...that make it a high grossing movie. As film lovers, we often wonder what goes into making a successful movie or at least an entertaining one. The latest trend was the introduction of 3D movies wherein other improvements like the better sound quality and screen resolution have been introduced to make the audience feel like they are part of the movie that they are watching.

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The movie industry and technology have remained good bedfellows since the late 1900s. Film buffs regard this period as classical Hollywood, where innovation and glamor mixed with a winning formula to produce a product that was made by, for, and about the American consumer. It was at this time the evolution of movie making came into its own, which was based on technological advances that made the motion picture very much more accessible - and enjoyable.

Best Use of Technology in Movies:

Each year, new technologies emerge and make their presence felt in this field. Movies such as Avatar, Gravity and Life of Pi have taken full advantage of these new technologies and left an indelible mark on us. So how exactly do these technologies help? Let's find out!

The movie industry also uses other types of technology in order to create its product such as digital cameras, digital editing systems, sound recording equipment and even computers that aid in editing and designing special effects (Mayo 56).

In conclusion, a technological breakthrough or influence can make or break a movie in many ways. Whether through their ability to make incredible special effects, new filming methods, or distribution services, technology is the backbone of the film industry. But it is important how to use that technology too much so that it doesn't make your movies boring and cliche.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gerald Nelson has been writing for the last 5 years and has read a book a week for the past 3 years. He is currently working on his first novel and would love to one day be an author full time. He has also written articles for various websites especially for Perfect Essay writing, and would love to write more if he had the time.