The Future Of Science Fiction And CGI Effects
One of the things that made Star Wars amazing was the fact that it utilized technology and CGI effects that were ahead of its time, that no other movies had yet been able to implement. Back in the 1970s, computer effects were a big thing, and having the ability to do the sorts of things they did with Star Wars put that trilogy really on the leading edge.
But here we are over three decades later and film producers are still attempting to push the envelope with the newest and best special effects. But it has gotten kind of old. People are getting burned out on CGI effects. The trend appears to slowly be going in the alternative direction in fact. Film producers have been spending millions of dollars on computer effects that in many ways are actually underplaying the overall film experience.
Some film producers have noticed this, and have slowly but steadily begun going back to the traditional hooks like suspense and good dialog, in lieu of just blowing things up. Don't misunderstand what I mean, I love a good action sequence. But in the last decade, it has gotten a bit silly, with action stars customarily performing stunts that are way beyond the field of human capacity.
Things are slowly changing though. I have actually really enjoyed some of the films coming out nowadays in the world of science-fiction and fantasy. The producers and directors are finally starting to get the hint that their audiences are losing interest with high priced, impossible to believe action sequences that carry on and on.
There are a few different films that are beginning to take this approach. My favorite is the new film "Cowboys and Aliens," whose title clearly makes it appear as though a cheasy scifi flick that probably has a very poor plot. But I was very impressed by their limited use of CGI effects and drawn out action sequences, and instead got a nice supply of good acting and dialog.
But here we are over three decades later and film producers are still attempting to push the envelope with the newest and best special effects. But it has gotten kind of old. People are getting burned out on CGI effects. The trend appears to slowly be going in the alternative direction in fact. Film producers have been spending millions of dollars on computer effects that in many ways are actually underplaying the overall film experience.
Some film producers have noticed this, and have slowly but steadily begun going back to the traditional hooks like suspense and good dialog, in lieu of just blowing things up. Don't misunderstand what I mean, I love a good action sequence. But in the last decade, it has gotten a bit silly, with action stars customarily performing stunts that are way beyond the field of human capacity.
Things are slowly changing though. I have actually really enjoyed some of the films coming out nowadays in the world of science-fiction and fantasy. The producers and directors are finally starting to get the hint that their audiences are losing interest with high priced, impossible to believe action sequences that carry on and on.
There are a few different films that are beginning to take this approach. My favorite is the new film "Cowboys and Aliens," whose title clearly makes it appear as though a cheasy scifi flick that probably has a very poor plot. But I was very impressed by their limited use of CGI effects and drawn out action sequences, and instead got a nice supply of good acting and dialog.
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