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The article explores the history of motion pictures with a focus on the introduction of sound and sound technology into filmmaking. Emphasis is given to topics such as the development of optical sound technology to record sound waves on celluloid, the use of microphones to record dialogue, the introduction of magnetic tape, and sound effects added in postproduction. Films noted include "Citizen Kane," "Blackmail," and "Apocalypse Now."
The article discusses the influence of technology on film in the history of cinema. Topics discussed include "Films That Changed Filmmaking" course taught by the author at Columbia University on the same, coloring motion pictures by hand and chemically along with hand coloring by filmmaker Georges Melies, and additive color in the movie "The Gulf Between" by Wray Bartlett Physioc.
The article examines the history of the use of widescreen cinematography in motion pictures. It notes the film "The Big Trail" directed by Raoul Walsh and filmed in 1930 that used the widescreen format. The article goes on to discuss the financial aspects of the technological innovation as well as its application to films such as "Rebel Without a Cause," "River of No Return," and "2001: A Space Odyssey."
In this article, the author examines how slow, fast and reverse motion have impacted and shaped film history. Various motion pictures are discussed including "Orpheus," "The Wild Beach" and "Mary Jane's Mishap." Additional topics discussed include the work of the filmmaker Jean Cocteau, how slow-motion film was first used in 1872 and how to achieve fake slow motion effects in film post production.
The article discusses the cinematography technique of camera movement, focusing on the motivated and unmotivated methods influenced by the action of a scene. It examines how this practice is used in films such as "The Conformist," "Cabiria," and "Sunrise." The article goes on to comment on the development of the Steadicam system for stabilizing cameras and its impact on film making.
The article discusses the role of production designer as a game changer in the field of movie production. It mentions that production designing encompasses almost all the aspects of movies including set designing, set decoration, props, talent scouting and art direction. It cites the contributions of movie producer David O. Selznick and the first time the term was used in the movies "Giant" and "Lawrence of Arabia."
The article discusses the history of motion picture editing. Topics discussed include the editing in the 1925 film "Battleship Potemkin" directed by Sergei Eisenstein, the editing of the 1960 film "Psycho" directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and the editing of the 1991 film "JFK" directed by Oliver Stone. The downside to technological advances in editing is also examined.
The author expresses his opinion regarding the influence of entertainment technology on motion pictures through the history of film, with a focus on the use of close-ups in motion pictures. He discusses the emotional close-up of actress Mary Pickford in the film "Friends," comments on the best technology and motion picture camera lenses for close-ups, and the use of close-ups in the film "The Passion of Joan of Arc."
The author expresses his opinion regarding the influence of entertainment technology on motion pictures through the history of film. He reflects on the introduction of the Steadicam filming technique and motion picture camera lenses from the company Zeiss, the economic aspects of motion picture technology, and film narrative. The films "Queen Elizabeth," "The Birth of a Nation," and "Quo Vadis?" are discussed.
