Research Project: Artifact 1
The broad area of my research project can be defined as follows: a look at retro material (physical) special effects in comparison to CGI (computer generated imagery) in the film industry. After reading through my research document again I discovered the main essence of the paper and noted any major concepts it discussed and analyzed. This is what I concluded. 1.) Had CGI replaced physical effects as an industry standard. 2.) How important is realism and believability to either form. Purpose of an effect. 3.) Had artistry and craft been lost. The process in how FX are made. 4) How do audiences react to either form: opinions, suspension of disbelief, immersion and overall experience between effects. 5) Finally are physical effects still required and can they intersect with CGI today. My first artifact is going to take these issues to the public, gathering opinions and statistics to confirm or go against discussion raised in my document, It may also raise new talking points I was previou...