2. Filmmaking took off in 1890’s 1920’s: silent films—portrayed morals, slapstick humor, overdone expressions 1927-The Jazz Singer Special effects—green screen, digital animation (Wall-E ), etc. A Look Back in History
3. Entertainment Informative of culture, history, technology, morals Outlet for opinion Provides careers/jobs Roles and Functions
4. Alfred Hitchcock—“master of thriller genre” Warner Brothers Paramount Pictures Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) 20th Century (Fox) Charlie Chaplain and Jackie Coogan, The Kid Key Players and Examples
5. Special effects—3D, better illustration of fantasy, action, etc. More broadcasting/publicity Developments in domestic viewing—DVD, Blu-Ray Subtitles and dubbing Impact of the Digital Age
6. Moral standards Public involvement of individuals in the film industry Decreasing theater sales Consider the Following…