CGI in FILM

existence deliverance through cgi in fictional films

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how does cgi give fictitious characters and settings in fictional films like the harry potter franchise the existential depth that no other cinematic technique can provide?

micro > macro

the application of computer graphics to create or contribute to images in art, printed media, video games, films, television programs, commercials, videos, and simulators.

to explore the effective deliverance cgi has on film aesthetics – as compared to other production techniques

started analysing stills like above.

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problems

• the path to research is too vague and broad
• very picky with articles
• torn about just focusing on harry potter

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Andy. "'Harry Potter' Production Designer on CGI, Set Design and More – Harry Potter Fan Zone." Harry Potter Fan Zone RSS. BYREDO, 27 June 2009. Web. 01 Feb. 2015. (http://harrypotterfanzone.com/2009/06/harry-potter-production-designer-on-c...)

CGI VFX Breakdown Full HD: Harry Potter DH Part 2 by . Dir. David Yates. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe. Paramount, 2011. Hypable.com. Baseblack. Web. 01 Feb. 2015. (http://cms.springboard.gorillanation.com/previews/907/video/528313/)

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Desowitz, Bill. "Winding Down Harry Potter's Visual Effects." Thompson on Hollywood. Thompson on Hollywood, 18 July 2011. Web. 01 Feb. 2015. (http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/winding_down_harry_potters_v...)

Leonard, Matt. "A Critical History of Computer Graphics and Animation."Section 14: CGI in the Movies. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2015. (https://design.osu.edu/carlson/history/lesson14.html)

Moore, Ben. "Harry Potter FX Supervisor Talks ‘Good’ 3D for ‘Deathly Hallows Part 2′." ScreenRant. Screen Rant, 29 June 2011. Web. 01 Feb. 2015. (http://screenrant.com/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-part-2-3d-benm-121606/)

Wang, Ray. "MOVIE REVIEW: Bloated Fan Service and CGI in Peter Jackson's Final Hobbit Film - The Tech." Bloated Fan Service and CGI in Peter Jackson's Final Hobbit Film. The Tech, 07 Jan. 2015. Web. 01 Feb. 2015. (http://tech.mit.edu/V134/N61/hobbit.html)

De Semlyen, Phil. "A History Of CGI In The Movies." Empireonline.com. Empire Magazine, n.d. Web. 12 Apr. 2015. (http://www.empireonline.com/features/history-of-cgi/)

Avatar: Motion Capture Mirrors Emotions. Dir. Discovery. Perf. James Cameron. YouTube. Discovery, 24 Dec. 2009. Web. 12 Apr. 2015. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wK1Ixr-UmM)

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