My thesis is going to shine a light on how the consumption of movies and tv-shows has evolved significantly over the years. Fewer people go to movie theatres and turn to watch streaming services instead. What has caused this trend? How does this affect the VFX industry?
Recently, I went to the cinema to watch Black Panther Wakanda Forever, and when I looked around only a handful of people were there. This got me thinking about what has changed over time because a few years ago with a similar movie, there would be a full house and the tickets for the show would be sold out fairly quickly.
We know that the VFX industry’s main source of income is the movies and if there are fewer people showing up to the movies now, how will this impact the VFX industry and what are the recent developments taking place in this new age?
Why it is important to research this subject?
I sense the study of content consumption and its impact on the VFX industry is crucial to understand the changes in content consumption of the masses. I feel that this has a direct effect on the VFX industry. It also has an impact on the cultural, technological and economic world. This may also help in understanding future trends.
Keywords.
Content Consumption, Trends, Technological, Economic, Commercialisation, VFX Industry, Covid.
Sources.
This paper provides how the use of VFX in Hollywood films has changed over time, and how advancements in digital technology have influenced the creative process.
Natalie Powel. (2019) “Hollywood’s Relationship with VFX: The Role of Digital Technology in Film Production” [ 28th April 2023].
This paper talks about how the rise of digital media has affected the film industry, including the increased use of VFX.
Shao-Kang Lo and Wei-Ying Huang. (2013). “The Impact of Digital Media on the Film Industry”. [ 20th April 2023]
This paper explores the changing landscape of film distribution, from the dominance of blockbuster releases to the rise of streaming services.
Scott Timcke and Katya Johanson. (2018). “The Evolution of Film Distribution: From Blockbuster to Streaming Services” [23rd April 2023]
This paper explores the growing trend of mobile movie consumption and how it is transforming the movie industry.
Vinicius Navarro (2017) “Mobile Media and the Transformation of Movies” [ 28th April 2023]