Linux In Hollywood: Status Report

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Tuesday September 30, 2003 @11:30AM from the wet-flipper-print dept.

segment writes "TechNewsWorld is running an article about Linux in Hollywood. The article describes speed advantages, cost advantages, movies in which Linux played a role (including Shrek, Star Wars, and Titanic). Mentions of the embrace for Linux with history on Apple, Microsoft, and other vendors, and how they've adapted to the use.`As a rule, no major studio will rely on a tool without access to the source code. The risk is too great. It's not that the studios want to putter around modifying commercial programs, rather it's insurance -- insurance that they can do so if they must to meet a production deadline.` Very informative article." Robin Rowe (the author) is the project manager for Cinepaint (formerly "FilmGimp"), but writes about 3D applications, barriers to software entry in Hollywood, and more.

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I wish acting were better by Dancin_Santa · 2003-09-30 11:33 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Too much "starpower" is overwhelming Hollywood these days and not enough craft is being exercised. Rather than relying on special effects and big name actors to bring in audiences, it would be nice to see better acting and better directing and better writing.
GNU/Linux : It's not just for Hollywood anymore by CPgrower · 2003-09-30 12:21 · Score: 0, Offtopic

SCO is taking the show on the road.