quiz answers

21st Century Developments	Aaron Groombridge_____________________
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1.	What genres Films does 3D suit?
	Action Blockbusters- 3D suits action blockbusters because they are fast paced films with lots of fast cuts, shot changes and transitions. They are also popular with most people and the 3d is an attraction visually for the audience. For example, if a film has lots of explosions, 3d heightens the viewers viewing experience.
	Horror- Horror films are based on scaring or shocking the viewer. 3d helps heighten the shocking or frightening effect on screen by having faces or objects come out of the screen to the audience. This is similar to action blockbusters because they heighten the effect of the horrors viewing experience.
2.	Did the UK digital cinema network succeed in exposing audiences to more varied types of films?
	Yes- There is a diverse range of films in cinemas. Blockbusters like Spiderman, Captain America and Rio are on show at Bluewater cinema. There are also independent films like Gods not dead and the grand budapest hotel. A example of a re-release or a classic is Disneys Tarzan. An example of a foreign film is Zhumba, which is produced by a south african animation company.
3.	Why has the film industry lost money from cinema attendance since 2000?
	illegal piracy- People use the technological advances avaliability to stream films off the internet. They watch criminals recordings of the films which are low quality but give the viewer an viewing experience. This means that people can watch new movies at home which takes money out of the film economy.
4.	Is 3D successful in getting audiences back in the cinema?
	Yes- It has been marketed as a new viewing experience by the film industry and is being used on a scale much wider than in the last 10 years. 3d is a gimmick which people watch to heighten their experience. 3d films also make it more difficult to pirate since the quality would be poor for non 3d viewers.
5.	Does 3D have a negative impact on film production?
	Yes- 3d is more expensive to produce, they have to be filmed with a special camera and use more expensive film and editing techniques.
6.	Which directors support 3D in their productions?
	James Cameron- In support of 3d films. Released Avatar in 3D, and planning his film from nearly 20 years ago, Titanic, in 3D. He feels that 3d heightens the viewing experience.
7.	What reasons were given by the FBI shutting down Megaupload?
	Breaching intellectual property copyright- Uploading new films for free to be easily accessible for people to watch.
	Film industry get no money- New film lose money because people are watching them for free. They are not making their money back on films and attendence figures drop.
8.	How has film distribution online/digital cinema helped Indie films get exhibited?
	Online through Netflix- Netflix is a paid streaming service which means people watch it online but pay for it monthly. This ensures that the independent film makers get money for their film to be online but also allow Netflix to get money as well. Netflix is also easy to access viewing.