| 21st-Century Hollywood: Movies in the Era of Transformation None Edition Contributor(s): Dixon, Wheeler Winston (Author), Foster, Gwendolyn Audrey (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813551250 ISBN-13: 9780813551258 Publisher: Rutgers University Press OUR PRICE: $36.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| LCCN: 2010049935 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.80 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: They are shot on high-definition digital cameras--with computer-generated effects added in postproduction--and transmitted to theaters, websites, and video-on-demand networks worldwide. They are viewed on laptop, iPod, and cell phone screens. They are movies in the 21st century--the product of digital technologies that have revolutionized media production, content distribution, and the experience of moviegoing itself. 21st-Century Hollywood introduces readers to these global transformations and describes the decisive roles that Hollywood is playing in determining the digital future for world cinema. It offers clear, concise explanations of a major paradigm shift that continues to reshape our relationship to the moving image. Filled with numerous detailed examples, the book will both educate and entertain film students and movie fans alike. |