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Will CGI Collapse the Hollywood Economy?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the bring-me-my-mobile-emitter dept.

Some Slashdot Reader writes "Computer animation is getting so cheap that it is practical for use in some TV shows. s1m0ne is an upcoming movie those story is about a guy who secretly creates a real-looking digital character who become famous overnight. Eventually, it will become more cost-effective to produce whole movies on computer as a standard. And when the technology and costs permits, non-scifi TV shows with an all-digital cast(fully copyrighted of course) will come forth. But the real main issue is: If this takes off, what will happen to all the people like the background characters, costume makers, construction, caterers, cameramen, model makers, casting companies, etc."

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  1. To boldly split infinitives ... by mrsam · · Score: 5, Funny

    You could redo the old Star Trek series," mused Bonchune. "The original mission was only three years. You could do two more entirely in CG."

    Uh, oh...

    Star Trek, The X Generation

    "Bones, this latte is too cold"

    "Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a Starbucks"

  2. Good Lord! by Reality+Master+101 · · Score: 5, Funny

    But... But... I wouldn't know what to think without Hollywood Actors and Actresses!

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    Sometimes it's best to just let stupid people be stupid.
  3. Re:Thanks by dunkstr · · Score: 4, Funny

    Agreed. I think we're still a long way from making 'digital' actors and actresses that are indistinguishable from the real thing. The technology isn't there yet, and may never be.

    This is like the people in the 50s who thought that within the decade they'd have robots that were indistinguishable from real people. I'm sorry, there's just something more to a real human being.

    It's the same idea when it comes to actors; a half-decent professional actor can easily put to shame an animator and a vocalist.

    Oh wait, we're talking about Hollywood actors . . . nevermind, the industry's toast.

  4. Re:Thanks by WowTIP · · Score: 3, Funny

    On the other hand I thought CG actor Yoda in SWII felt more alive than several of the other actors. ;)

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    In the twilight, unknown"
  5. CGI Won't collapse Hollywood by commodoresloat · · Score: 3, Funny
    I mean, come on, people. You can do a lot of cool things by interfacing programs with websites using CGI, but destroy Hollywood? I don't think so.

    oh.... er, nevermind.

  6. Future of Playboy by mgblst · · Score: 3, Funny

    How will Playboy and Penthouse stay in business without the occasional blockbuster sales brought by an issue with candid shots of some current celebrity sunbathing nude, or a washed-up actress or singer willingly getting naked for the camera in an attempt to revive her career?

    The future of Playboy... akinude

    http://www.geocities.com/ffclips2/maxim/14_hires .j pg