Several milestones in the advancement of film technology (1)

"2001: A Space Odyssey"

As a milestone starting point for modern science fiction film technology, "2001: A Space Odyssey" has dreamlike and picturesque camera movements and majestic classical music like a space opera. The soundtrack and the history of the evolution of human civilization that are both faithful to historical facts and pioneering can be called the audio-visual bible in the history of film.

In order to create the realistic effect Kubrick wanted, this film pioneered front-projection visual effects technology. By placing a one-way mirror at a 45-degree angle in front of the camera, the background image projected by the projector at a 90-degree angle to the camera can be reflected to the actors and the backdrop, and the camera then incorporates the actors and the images on the backdrop. In the mirror.

"Jaws"

As the first film in film history to have a box office of over 100 million, the release of "Jaws" brought Spielberg a boost in reputation and income. The double harvest has even indirectly led to a decline in tourism performance in coastal areas of the United States. The horror and horror of this situation can be seen from this. The sharks in the film that frighten the audience are actually robotic sharks made with bionic props, which can more realistically imitate the real movements of sharks. In a sense, this film established a template for the sub-genre of horror movies, especially the thriller style. It can also be said to usher in a new era of thrillers.

"Star Wars"

As the beginning of the most successful film series in film history, in a period when computer special effects were not yet mature, "Star Wars" relied on models and photography technology to create unparalleled The visual effects have shaken people's concept of movie special effects and even the movie itself. Lucas hired animator Ralph McCown to draw various concept drawings during the script design stage, which was the first in the industry.

For the special effects production of this movie, Lucas established Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) in a factory in California, starting everything from scratch. Lucas once said: From the founding of ILM in 1975, it can be said that the history of film development from the late 20th century to the early 21st century, the origin and progress were mainly driven by Industrial Light and Magic. ?Spielberg said:?George makes our dreams come true. ?

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