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From: msc@qubix.UUCP (Mark Callow)
Newsgroups: net.movies
Subject: computer special effects in films
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Date: Sun, 15-Jul-84 02:44:30 EDT
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Posted: Sun Jul 15 02:44:30 1984
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Why do people get so excited about computer special effects in films?
They don't do anything (yet) that couldn't be done by traditional
methods.  In fact I think they lose a considerable sense of depth.
DP et al claim they can do it cheaper.  I don't know.  I'm not a movie
accountant.

On a professional level I have a certain amount of interest since I know
it is quite difficult to produce such complete shaded images.  As a
filmgoer I say "big deal".  What I look forward to is when they use the
technology to do something original that couldn't be done without it.

Comments?
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