Part 4 of 4
This presentation was designed for a high school film production class - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the introduction of color through the end of the studio system and the impact of television.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/WM8AJTdKRpE Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
Part 3 of 4
This presentation was designed for a high school film production class - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the introduction of sound through the end of the studio system with an aside about the McCarthy hearings of the 1950's.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/S_KiKhAS9pA Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
This presentation was created in 2009 for a high school film production class and updated in 2020. It provides a visual accompaniment to a classroom lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the beginnings of photography through the early days of exhibition including projectors and projection techniques.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link:https://youtu.be/GQuJJ8QkHQE Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
This presentation was created for film production classes - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the beginnings of the silent era through the creation of the MPPA and includes a brief side trip to explore the impact of McCarthyism.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link:https://youtu.be/5BjcJF4XN7c Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
This presentation was designed for a high school film production class - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the introduction of sound through the end of the studio system with an aside about the McCarthy hearings of the 1950's.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/S_KiKhAS9pA Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
The earliest 'movie theatres' were converted churches or halls, showing one-reelers (a 10-12 minute reel of film - the projector's reel capacity at the time). The primitive films were usually more actualities and comedies.
Part 3 of 4
This presentation was designed for a high school film production class - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the introduction of sound through the end of the studio system with an aside about the McCarthy hearings of the 1950's.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/S_KiKhAS9pA Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
This presentation was created in 2009 for a high school film production class and updated in 2020. It provides a visual accompaniment to a classroom lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the beginnings of photography through the early days of exhibition including projectors and projection techniques.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link:https://youtu.be/GQuJJ8QkHQE Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
This presentation was created for film production classes - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the beginnings of the silent era through the creation of the MPPA and includes a brief side trip to explore the impact of McCarthyism.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link:https://youtu.be/5BjcJF4XN7c Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
This presentation was designed for a high school film production class - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the introduction of sound through the end of the studio system with an aside about the McCarthy hearings of the 1950's.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/S_KiKhAS9pA Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
The earliest 'movie theatres' were converted churches or halls, showing one-reelers (a 10-12 minute reel of film - the projector's reel capacity at the time). The primitive films were usually more actualities and comedies.
This booklet provide an in-depth insight into key aspects of Eduqas GCSE Film Studies with a detailed overview of the history of film technology. Providing key context about the nature of film as a technology from Nicéphore Niépce's first photo the rise of CGI, this booklet covers it all. With dozens of images, photos and links to various clips, videos and bespoke examinations, this booklet will provide students with a thorough examination of how film technology has changed and developed over the last 200 years.
A core focus of this booklet is on the technology timeline which is a key aspect of component 1 in the Film GCSE and this guide is a useful way of providing not only the core details but some extra context and history that helps to provide further insight and context to the technology and the development of it.
This textbook is perfect as a printable textbook for students to work straight onto, as a guide for teachers and staff as it's fully resourced and contains a huge range of tasks and links to YouTube videos, it also works brilliantly as cover work, work for remote learning such as those isolating at home, as a homework or for revision. You could even use this as an introduction, extension or home learning task for A-Level Film Studies.
To purchase, please go to selly.com/iandoublem
The history of Cinema spans over a hundred years, from the latter part of the 19th century to the present day and beyond. Motion pictures developed gradually from a carnival novelty to one of the most important tools of communication and entertainment, and mass media in the 20th century.
Motion picture films have had a substantial impact on the arts, technology, and politics. This slide will take you through the evolution of the Cinema and the how the story telling narrative changed over years.
An overview of the economics, financing structures and financial analysis of mid to high budgeted independent films. Presented at the 2015 Entertainment Finance Forum in Hollywood, CA.
This presentation was designed for a high school film production class - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the introduction of color through the end of the studio system and the impact of television. https://youtu.be/5AKJjw0Whnc
This booklet provide an in-depth insight into key aspects of Eduqas GCSE Film Studies with a detailed overview of the history of film technology. Providing key context about the nature of film as a technology from Nicéphore Niépce's first photo the rise of CGI, this booklet covers it all. With dozens of images, photos and links to various clips, videos and bespoke examinations, this booklet will provide students with a thorough examination of how film technology has changed and developed over the last 200 years.
A core focus of this booklet is on the technology timeline which is a key aspect of component 1 in the Film GCSE and this guide is a useful way of providing not only the core details but some extra context and history that helps to provide further insight and context to the technology and the development of it.
This textbook is perfect as a printable textbook for students to work straight onto, as a guide for teachers and staff as it's fully resourced and contains a huge range of tasks and links to YouTube videos, it also works brilliantly as cover work, work for remote learning such as those isolating at home, as a homework or for revision. You could even use this as an introduction, extension or home learning task for A-Level Film Studies.
To purchase, please go to selly.com/iandoublem
The history of Cinema spans over a hundred years, from the latter part of the 19th century to the present day and beyond. Motion pictures developed gradually from a carnival novelty to one of the most important tools of communication and entertainment, and mass media in the 20th century.
Motion picture films have had a substantial impact on the arts, technology, and politics. This slide will take you through the evolution of the Cinema and the how the story telling narrative changed over years.
An overview of the economics, financing structures and financial analysis of mid to high budgeted independent films. Presented at the 2015 Entertainment Finance Forum in Hollywood, CA.
This presentation was designed for a high school film production class - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the introduction of color through the end of the studio system and the impact of television. https://youtu.be/5AKJjw0Whnc
This presentation was created for film production classes - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the beginnings of the silent era through the creation of the MPPA and includes a brief side trip to explore the impact of McCarthyism.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link:https://youtu.be/5BjcJF4XN7c Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
Screenwriting - How to Write a BlockbusterJohn Grace
This PPT was presented at Savannah State University on 2/22/18. In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link:https://youtu.be/5AKJjw0Whnc Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
Development is the first stage of the filmmaking process and includes acquiring a property (screenplay), hiring a director, attaching actors, creating a preliminary budget, creating an investment package or prospectus and finding production funding.
This PPT was created to teach the basic concepts of visual continuity to high school film students. I use this as part of the block I teach on Script Supervision.
The Locations department is responsible for finding and contracting for filming locations when the scene can't be shot in the studio. This PowerPoint was created to introduce film students to the personnel, duties and responsibilities of the locations department in the film industry.
Capturing quality sound on location is one of the greatest challenges faced by student filmmakers. The public will forgive bad video but not bad sound. This presentation is intended to give high school students a general overview of the equipment and challenges inherent in capturing sound in the field.
This PPT was created as a stand-alone class for anyone entering the film industry in New Mexico. It is mandatory for anyone adding their names to the IATSE Local 480 overflow list and can be taught by any union member acting under the auspices of the local.
The hardest part of being an independent contractor is not knowing when your next job might come along or who your next employer might be. Although this presentation is intended for film and media technicians, any independent contractor might find useful tips that apply to their profession.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link:https://youtu.be/9fhYTYqaHd4 Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
This PPT was designed to help teach the concepts of Aristotelian 3-Act structure to high school students. Since the 1980's the writings of Joseph Campbell have been cited as the inspiration for the structure behind many successful films including Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Star Wars franchise as well as many of the popular comic book inspired films of today. For the classroom, The Wizard of Oz makes an excellent example of a film that fits the Hero's Journey model.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/P3DLRw59TGw Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
This presentation was designed for a high school film production class - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture presentation on the way digital cameras work.
This presentation was designed for a high school film production class - it provides a visual accompaniment to a lecture on Film History. This module covers the period from the beginnings of photography through the early days of exhibition. Projectors and projection techniques are featured.
In 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I recorded a video of this presentation. Here is the link:https://youtu.be/GQuJJ8QkHQE Please feel free to use it in your classrooms.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
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The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
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1. Lecture prepared
11/28/09 and Revised 4-8-20
by John M. Grace
I.A.T.S.E. member
and film instructor
Savannah Technical College,
Savannah, GA
Some material courtesy of
Cybercollege.com
Film History
2. Famous film quote:
“Frankly, my dear,
I don’t give a damn.”
In 1939, with these words, Rhett
Butler snubbed Scarlett O’Hara and
fanned the firestorm of controversy
over morality and film censorship
Film History
3. HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS
• During Hollywood’s “golden age,”
along with huge profits came many
excesses. Tabloid newspapers tried
to outdo each other by reporting -
and to some extent making up -
stories about the extravagant
lifestyles of producers, directors,
and actors. In the minds of many,
Hollywood was indeed "sin city."
Film History
4. HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS
• This image was confirmed in the
1920s, when Hollywood confronted
two major scandals.
• One involved a marathon party in
San Francisco hosted by comedian
Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle. As the
party was ending, model Virginia
Rappe was rushed to the hospital
with stomach pains.
Film History
5. HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS
• Rappe subsequently died, and
Arbuckle was initially charged with
rape resulting in death. Her cause of
death was determined to be
peritonitis from a ruptured bladder.
• What led up to the death was in
dispute, and after three trials - two
ending with hung juries - Arbuckle
was acquitted.
Film History
6. HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS
• Even though he was acquitted of
any crimes and had the support of
many Hollywood friends, the public
wasn’t as forgiving and Arbuckle
never made another feature film.
• He died in 1933 of a heart attack
at the age of 46. But before he died,
Arbuckle was implicated in another
Hollywood death.
Film History
7. HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS
• Then, film director William Taylor
was found murdered and Mabel
Normand, a close friend of
Arbuckle's, was accused of the
crime. Even though Normand was
acquitted, rumors abounded that
drugs were involved. The tabloids
had a field day and the Catholic
Legion of Decency called for a film
boycott.
Film History
8. HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS
• Fearing public backlash against
movies and the likelihood of
government censorship, the studio
heads acted quickly to adopt a form
of self-regulation.
• In 1922 Will Hayes, a staunch
conservative and former Republican
Party Chairman, was appointed to
head the new Motion Picture
Producers Association (MPPA).
Film History
9. THE HAYES CODE
• One of the first things Hayes did
was to ban all of Arbuckle's films -
notwithstanding the fact that the
actor had been found innocent.
• His Production Code (called the
Hayes Code) was issued in 1930. To
be acceptable, films had to show the
Production Code Administration
(PCA) seal of approval.
Film History
10. THE HAYES CODE
• The code was so strict that many
of today's G-rated movies would
have been rejected.
• Hayes issued more than 28,000
rulings including lists of forbidden
words. Screen kisses were reduced
from a maximum of 4 seconds to no
more than 11/2 seconds. The Hays
Code even went so far as to ban
scenes showing people milking cows.
Film History
11. THE DEPRESSION ERA
• After the stock market crash of
1929, the bottom fell out of financial
markets in the United States and
film revenues sank.
• Even though the studios were
overextended financially, Hollywood
was spared major economic damage
because the arrival of sound helped
boost the popularity of films.
Film History
12. THE DEPRESSION ERA
• Moviegoers anxious to escape the
gloom of the depression regularly
sought refuge in the fantasy life up
on the silver screen. To lure patrons
during these times, many theaters
started showing double features and
even drastically cut admission
prices. Some theaters even featured
bingo games. Even so, something
more was needed.
Film History
13. THE DEPRESSION ERA
• To keep the studios afloat during
the depression, studios started
featuring risqué story lines. In a
contest between money and morals,
money won and much of the Hayes
Code was ignored.
• Without the added revenues from
risqué content, Hollywood wouldn't
have survived the depression. You
could say that sex saved Hollywood.
Film History
14. SEX SAVES HOLLYWOOD
• One of the more outspoken
actresses of the day was the
voluptuous Mae West. Her most
provocative line, delivered to Cary
Grant was, "Why don't you come
up and see me sometime?”
• Hayes and conservative audience
members were aghast that such a
suggestion would be spoken aloud.
Film History
15. THE SOUND and COLOR ERA
• During the depression, the only
successful new studio was opened by
Walt Disney. In 1928, Disney
released Steamboat Willie, the first
animated sound cartoon. Disney,
who was only 26 years old, had to
sell his car to finish the cartoon.
• In 1932, color film technology was
introduced with another Disney
short film, Flowers and Trees.
Film History
16. THE SOUND and COLOR ERA
• A few years later, Disney created
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,
the first feature-length animated
film, at a cost of $2.25 million - more
than the cost of most extravaganzas.
• This film not only established the
Disney company (now one of the
largest media conglomerates in the
world), but also introduced the
animated film genre.
Film History
17. FILM GENRES
• By 1930, 95% of Hollywood films
were "talkies". It took a while, but
films adjusted to the extra demands
of sound and production values
returned to a high quality.
• At this point, a new genre of film
was born, the musical, and the
formerly popular genre of slapstick
almost vanished.
Film History
18. FILM GENRES
• During the 1930s, the genres of
romantic comedy and gangster
films became popular.
• In 1938, the genres of suspense
and mystery took a major step
forward with the films of Alfred
Hitchcock, a British director best
known for the film Psycho featuring
history’s most famous shower
scene.
Film History
19. FILM CLASSICS
• In 1939, one of the biggest hits of
all time was produced by David O.
Selznick, Gone With the Wind. This
civil war epic marked the first time
color was lavishly & expertly used.
• More than 50 years later, CBS
paid $25 million for TV broadcast
rights disproving the notion that
old films have a hard time holding
the interest of modern audiences.
Film History
20. FILM CLASSICS
• Gone With the Wind is historically
significant for many reasons, for
one, the kiss (a violation of the
Hayes Code), and the memorable
and controversial line "Frankly, my
dear, I don't give a damn."
• Cursing was forbidden in films,
but this line was the decisive
indication that Rhett Butler had
finally given up on Scarlett O'Hara.
Film History
21. FILM CLASSICS
• Two years later, Orson Welles
released Citizen Kane - considered
the most notable U.S. film ever in
terms of content and innovations.
• However, the film was not a box
office success even though it
introduced innovations that went
on to influence filmmaking for
decades to come.
Film History
22. FILM CLASSICS
• In the 1934 film, It Happened One
Night, Clark Gable took off his shirt
to reveal that he wasn't wearing an
undershirt even though wearing
undershirts was simply a given for
men at that time.
• Suddenly men decided undershirts
weren’t necessary - and that was the
end of the undershirt business.
Film History
23. END of the STUDIO SYSTEM
• In 1938, The U.S. Supreme Court
decided that the major film studios
represented a monopoly, and a
major antitrust action was initiated.
• Two years later the studios agreed
to stop buying theaters, eliminate
blind booking (requiring theaters to
rent films without seeing them first)
and limit block booking to five films.
Film History
24. END of the STUDIO SYSTEM
• Four years later the major studios
still held control over the motion
picture industry - especially when it
came to the first-run exhibition of
films in major cities.
• Antitrust action was launched
again and this time the five majors
were forced to divest themselves of
all company owned theaters.
Film History
25. END of the STUDIO SYSTEM
• But another problem resulted.
Without the previous level of control
and profit guarantees, big banks
were reluctant to finance films.
• The studios finally decided to
leave the production of films (and
much of the financial risk) primarily
to outside producers - independent
of the big five studios.
Film History
26. END of the STUDIO SYSTEM
• The antitrust action ushered in the
beginning of an era in which
production companies were created
for a particular film and then
dissolved afterwards.
• Now, stars and directors are no
longer under long-term contracts.
Actors and crew members are hired
specifically for each film.
Film History
27. END of the STUDIO SYSTEM
• Although the studio system was
efficient at turning out films, most
people agree that our present system
encourages a level of competition
essential to maintaining Hollywood's
leadership in filmmaking.
• Today, the major studios usually
make fewer than 20 films a year and
the rest are made by independents.
Film History
28. The THREAT of TELEVISION
• The impact of television on the
film industry during the 40s and 50s
is shown in the graph on the right.
• Even though the U.S. population
continued to grow, film revenues
dropped dramatically, until it
bottomed out in the 60s and 70s. TV
was now the country's primary
source for family entertainment.
Film History
29. The THREAT of TELEVISION
• Many film studios put short-sided
clauses into actors' contracts
forbidding them to appear on TV -
even to promote their own films.
• However, the studios soon found
that instead of being the enemy,
television represented an important
new market for their films - one that
would be essential to their survival.
Film History
30. The THREAT of TELEVISION
• Once they realized this, studios
abandoned their expensive star
system, limited their promotional
budgets and targeted audiences.
• They started making films aimed
at educated and affluent audiences
and especially people under 30 who
soon became their largest audience,
accounting for 75% of ticket sales.
Film History
31. The THREAT of TELEVISION
• These new audiences, although
much smaller, demanded more in
the way of meaningful content and
sophisticated production techniques.
• Simplistic, low-budget, formulaic
plots, common in Hollywood's
“Golden Era” were not popular
with younger, more sophisticated
audiences.
Film History
32. The THREAT of TELEVISION
• With the arrival of TV, Hollywood
found a new, seemingly insatiable
market for their old films. During
the early days of TV they dug out
old black and white films and sold
them to TV.
• When color TV arrived, the
studios again went into their vaults
to offer a selection of color films.
Film History
33. The THREAT of TELEVISION
• In the 1950’s while the studios
were again facing a financial crisis,
they fought back by trying:
* 3D (Stereovision)
* Wide screens
• Cinerama
• Cinemascope
* Stereophonic sound
* Violent and risqué subjects
Film History
34. The STATE of FILMS TODAY
• On the average, only one in every
six films is profitable. However, a
successful film takes in much more
than the production costs and ends
up paying for films that are less
successful.
• The average cost of producing a
film today is well over $40-million
though there are notable exceptions.
Film History
35. The STATE of FILMS TODAY
• Today, most Hollywood films
don't begin to make a profit until
they move from theatrical to
streaming, TV, DVD, pay per view,
and foreign distribution.
• Note in this graph that only about
21% of profits come from ticket
sales and the rest comes from TV
and foreign sales.
Film History
36. The STATE of FILMS TODAY
• Over the past decade, income
from all genres has flipped from
primarily domestic to primarily
foreign.
• Domestic box office revenues have
also dropped as more consumers
turn to streaming platforms for
their media entertainment.
Film History
37. The STATE of FILMS TODAY
• It took broadcast television years
to adopt the HD standard, and
consumers are now demanding 4K.
• OTT (Over the Top) streaming
platforms are rapidly becoming the
media delivery preference of the
next decade due to their ability to
deliver high quality content.
Film History
38. The STATE of FILMS TODAY
• As streaming has boomed, a new
production model is emerging. The
Big 6 Studios are producing less
content as streaming providers like
Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, and Amazon
Prime have begun spending large
sums to produce original streaming
content.
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• And it’s paying off. Content is improving similar to the way
it did during the indie boom of the 1970’s
39. The STATE of FILMS TODAY
• Albeit, given a sometimes sordid
history, films have always shaped
public attitudes in a multitude of
ways. Films have communicated
positive moral values and shaped
public attitudes for over a century.
• Thought-provoking movies and
films where the hero takes a stand
against corruption inspire us to take
moral stands in our own lives.
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40. The STATE of FILMS TODAY
• It doesn’t matter if it’s captured on
celluloid or merely a collection of
zeroes and ones, motion pictures
have had a more profound effect on
the collective consciousness of society
than any other art form. They can
make us laugh, bring us to tears and
teach us important lessons. As a
filmmaker, the work you create lives
on long after you are gone.
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