In Life of Pi, the special effects are so realistic they almost convince us that we’re actually seeing the young protagonist sharing a lifeboat with a ferocious tiger. Explain why this might be a problem in categorizing this film as realist or
formalist in style? Explain why you think the filmmakers chose to use digital effects as opposed to a real tiger for example? What was the result of the audience viewing the film in 3-D? Did it change the style at all?
Evaluate the changes that digital technologies have had on film production, editing, presentation, and distribution.
? Critic Stephen Prince has observed that such technological advancements as computer-generated images have radically undermined the traditional distinctions between realism and formalism in film theory. Why do you think that is?
? In Life of Pi, the tiger was not a real tiger, but was created by CGI (computer-generated imagery). The tiger was created by hundreds of artists at Rhythm & Hues, based in Los Angeles.
? Most of the movie takes place within the narrow confines of the boat. Is this important?
? The crew viewed film footage of actual tigers before constructing their digital tiger. Why?
? The 3-D is strikingly realistic, as the tiger seems to be snarling, growling, and lunging at the viewer—a perfect demonstration that realism is not always based on reality.
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it is described as a(n)__________ example. A. hypothetical B. extended C. brief D. literal
As ethical listeners, audience members must
a. communicate their expectations and feedback to the speaker. b. agree with the speakers main points, even if there is no outside support or evidence. c. watch and listen, but avoid focusing on verbal or nonverbal feedback. d. formulate questions based on information that wasn't clearly supported or stated.
According to the text, the three dimensions of significant persuasion are:
a. change in attitude, change in emotion, change in behavior b. change in attitude, change in behavior, persistence of change c. change in attitude, change in emotion, persistence of change d. change in emotion, change in behavior, persistence of change e. change in attitude, change in arousal, change in behavior
What is the term used to describe the process of making an audio signal usable?
A. magnification B. boosting C. clarification D. routing E. amplification