| dc.description.abstract | In today's cinematic world, elaborate digital special effects are so commonplace that most viewers ignore them. Despite their widespread use, computer-rendered effects cost no less per shot at major studios today than they did ten years ago, during the infancy of computer graphics in film and television. The evolution of low-cost desktop filmmaking tools begs the following question: can a professional-looking effects film be created using desktop technology, almost no money, and a single person fulfilling the roles of writer, director, director of photography, editor, and effects artist? A twelve minute no-budget effects film, Insomniac, is currently in production to answer that question, but while much progress has been made, several key shots and scenes have yet to be filmed before a definitive comparison of techniques can be made. Despite a multitude of setbacks, the primary thrust of this project, the film, is still moving full speed ahead under its own power. | en |
