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Digital Aesthetics and the Fragmentation of Narrative: The Case of ‘Love, Death & Robots’
Traditional cinematic narratives are undergoing significant transformation, shaped not only by technological innovation but also by a redefinition of narrative structures themselves. Steven Shaviro’s theory of postcinema, as outlined in The Postcinema Effect, offers a critical framework for understanding how contemporary visual media challenge the conventions of classical cinema, impacting both narrative coherence and affective…
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Capturing Reality: How the Shift to Digital Redefined Cinema
The shift from analog to digital in cinema has not only revolutionized how films are made but also redefined what cinema truly is. For decades, traditional film stock—photochemical, tangible, and bound to its physical medium, was the core of cinematic production. Its materiality shaped the aesthetic and experience of film, offering a sense of realism…
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Post-Cinema Affect: Attack on Titan
In delving into the post-cinematic influences of Attack on Titan, we can see how it constructs a unique audience experience through the combination of form and content. Rather than relying solely on traditional narrative techniques, this work employs a more dynamic and non-linear narrative. This approach not only heightens the urgency of the narrative, but…
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Post-cinema, EVA and the Future of Anime
“Neon Genesis Evangelion” (EVA) is a seminal Japanese anime that illustrates the shift of film and television from analog to digital media, making it a valuable case study for examining the digital transformation of these industries. Through its original series, film adaptations, and digital media applications, EVA showcases significant changes in production, distribution, and audience…
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Chaos Cinema, Attention Spans, and the Social Media Influence
As we have reached the digital age or post-cinema era, films have evolved beyond conventional storytelling. Concepts like post-cinema, chaos cinema, and post-continuity aid our understanding of how filmmaking adapts to changes in technology, consumption patterns and audience behaviours, specifically regarding social media’s impact on story consumption. This shift is evident through the fast-paced, fragmented…
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Post Cinematic Affect and Sensation/Audiovisual Video Essays and “Avatar”
The stunningly magnificent planet of Pandora in James Cameron’s film Avatar has successfully captivated the attention of viewers worldwide. But in addition to its innovative special effects and captivating 3D technology, the movie provides an intriguing case study in post-cinematic impact and feeling. ‘Post-Cinematic Affect: On Grace Jones, Boarding Gate and Southland Tales’ by Steven…
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The digital transformation of television and cinema
An interesting topic for discussion is the significance in the shift from analogue to digital media, and further, the impact that this shift has had on contemporary media consumption and production. Examples of “new media” find ways of utilising both traditional and modern techniques. It is true that analogue film can give one much less…
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From the Cinema to TikTok: The Affective Power of Micro-Video Content
Discuss the rise of platforms like TikTok and Instagram and their use of Audiovisual techniques to evoke emotional responses in short bursts, creating a new type of affective engagement. The definition of movies is constantly expanding. From big blockbusters shown in traditional movie theatre to short videos shared on social media platforms like TikTok, the emotional experiences and…
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Post-cinematic affect and Game-like realism: Edge of Tomorrow(2014)
The 2014 film Edge of Tomorrow is a film that is similar to Source Code in many ways. The story is set in a near-future Earth that is under alien invasion, and the main character, Major William Cage (played by Tom Cruise), gradually becomes skilled at fighting the enemy as he dies and is brought…
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Netflix and <La Casa de Papel>: Redefining Television in the Post-Network Era
With the rise of streaming giants such as Netflix, television is no longer limited to online channels and fixed broadcast times. As Amanda Lotz said in her work <Theorizing the Nonlinear Distinction of Internet-Distributed Television>, we are in the “post-Internet era”, where digital platforms provide viewers with unprecedented freedom to access content anytime and anywhere…
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