A film is, at its most basic level, a series of still shots on a monitor or video monitor. When making a film, there are several different types of camera techniques used to construct the final film. The two most common camera techniques in making movies are photojournalism and Steady Shooting. In a photojournalist film, the camera follows the subjects (the people actually seen on screen) around the filming location as they perform some act, talk, or experience. Steady shooting is similar but instead of following the subjects through the environment, the camera stays behind while the subjects move around. One of the most distinctive characteristics of any modern day celluloid film is the image of the film grain.
Film grain:
Film grain allows the celluloid film to “bounce” off of every surface it comes in contact with and creates a realistic look to the film. Unfortunately, grain can also be the film’s worst enemy because of the visual chaos that it causes in the finished project.
Though the film was initially invented to be used by newspapers to report stories, the medium quickly found its way into most movie theaters throughout the United States. In the early days of motion pictures, viewers could sit anywhere in the theater and view the movies. Movie theaters quickly realized that they needed a way to create a sense of theater within their theaters. Theater managers soon discovered that displaying the picture on celluloid film would solve this problem. For example, theaters started erecting curved screens that extending the viewing area of the theater. This new technology made movie theater attendance possible for the first time in history.
As more theaters installed the new technologies of curved screens and widescreen presentations, the studios also began to experiment with the process of projection. At first, the progress of celluloid film resulted in lagging performance rates. However, after much research, it was discovered that lagging performance could be attributed not to the quality of the motion picture film, but to poor viewing habits of the audience. This discovery sparked the start of digital projection technology, which eventually led to better quality viewing experiences for theaters all across the United States.
Digital motion pictures:
Digital motion pictures and photographic images have since changed the way we view the art form. Even today, people use computers and other devices to create and enhance these types of images. Whether you are looking at a still-life or a photograph, digital photography has greatly expanded the possibilities of expressive media. The possibilities go on as more artists begin to realize the potential power of digital art. In fact, more films and photographs are being converted to digital forms so that we may enjoy them on computers and in other computerized formats.
Advancement of technology:
Because of the advancement of technology and the discovery of celluloid film, there is much more that can be done to enhance the viewing experience of any film or photograph. It has also given artists the opportunity to express themselves in a very unique way. With newer technologies like digital projection, improved image quality, and clearer, crisper pictures, digital photographs and films are bound to change the way we watch, love, and live.