One industry that has been expansively affected byinformation technology advancements is film industry. Film-making is not a new field, but today with the help of advancements in IT and other technological advancements, it is in much batter shape to produce some really unique and innovative stuff for people to watch.
One of the biggest benefits the film industry has had with technology is camera technology. New cameras have allowed cinematographers to shoot in a higher definition, letting viewers take in more of the amazing work in set design. Today, a film camera often has higher resolution than what is found in most digital cameras. Digital cinematography captures motion pictures digitally in a process analogous to digital photography. There are a number of video cameras on the market designed specifically for high-end digital cinematography use.
Post-production is another area of film-making which is hugely benefited by the recent IT advancements. Adding visual effects to film was often a precise art, where the effect had to blend seamlessly with what was being shot. Today, advanced editing software are introduced in market, used in post-production of a film. Digital effects are created and added to the shot within the same program or family of programs.There are many successful and record breaking movies with mind-blowing visual effects like Avengers Infinity war,Avatar and an upcoming Avenger Endgame etc
With recent advancements in the field of movies, shooting in digital is much easier because you can do more in less time. The shooting with a green screen in background has leveled up the science-fiction films. Green screen is a technique in which a scene is filmed against the green screen, then the editing software removes all the green areas of the film. this technique is used to show mythical creatures in sci-fi films, period films, etc. It allowed for actors to be anywhere in the world and also create optical illusions, all the while saving on production costs.
Computer animation is the process used for generating animated images. Digital animation, or computer-generated imagery in movies has allowed filmmakers and animators to tell stories in a different way. In recent times, digitally animated and live-action films are the two top-grossing production methods in the film industry.
Virtual reality and augmented reality are also serving greatly in movies IT advancements. Virtual reality is a tool increasing levels of viewer engagement. It is letting audience poke around to get a deeper look at the world the characters are in. it is also helping smaller markets, attract attention. Augmented reality is being developed alongside virtual reality. AR is easier to use in the film world, but advances in information technology can make it more interactive and personalized.
