Animated Vs. On Site Film

[Justin]

I know that Avatar was a huge hit, but 97% of that movie was animation and green screen shots. It seems as though animated movies are starting to take over.

However, I stick to On site films, films that go out to a place to film andd take time to do it. In my opinion, Gran Torino was a very unappreciated movie. It had so much symbolism and feeling to it, it just hit you. While avatar was created for the sole purpose of entertainment. It was created in a room of computers while Gran Torino was filmed in Michigan.

I am not comparing the two movies, so I don't want that to be the topic's take, they were examples. I want to see what everyone else thinks.

 

[Chi-Kun]

No such thing as acting anymore. Remember the classic, The Great Escape? Action and suspense 60s style; No flashy lights, green screen, expensive/show-offy equipment, and crap. Just actors, a script, and a passion for REAL movie making

 

[Kino]

On site films are much better!

 

[Loopy Legend]

Both types of films have there pros and cons, I dont midn either 1, as I recon a nice variety is always the best.

 

[Sam!]

Both types of films have there pros and cons, I dont midn either 1, as I recon a nice variety is always the best.

Thank you, Loopy Legend. I have nothing against green screens and all that, and sometimes that is the better choice for certain films. That being said, I also like it when movies are filmed on location.

No such thing as acting anymore. Remember the classic, The Great Escape? Action and suspense 60s style; No flashy lights, green screen, expensive/show-offy equipment, and crap. Just actors, a script, and a passion for REAL movie making

The thing about The Great Escape was that it was made in 1963. We're in 2010 now, and there still is such a thing as acting, so don't make such a big statement. There were still bad actors in the 30s, 40s and 50s - today there are just more of them.

You would be surprised as to which movies use green screen. Ben-Hur was filmed in Italy, but the technology in 1959 was still good enough to have some scenes which weren't filmed on location.



It's worth noting that the green screen isn't particularly good, but that doesn't draw away from the effect of a remarkable film.

 

[Justin]

The thing about animation movies is, it was not meant to be like that. Movies needed symbolism and a meaning, not some creepy alien things fighting the army. Lakeview Terrace, for example, has loads of symbolism.

 

[Sam!]

Aha, animation movies. Have you ever seen Toy Story? That was computer animated, yet remains one of the best animated films with a message and meaning. If you weighed animation and live action against each other, most of the crap is live action movies.

 

[Midnight]

On site films are much better!