The way storytelling has been conveyed throughout film history has adapted due to the use of sound and dialogue. Directors and cinematographers are able to rely on dialogue to drive a story as opposed to using visual storytelling. However dialogue and sound can be very useful for films and videos, using visual cues is something most great directors learn to do.
In the age of vine and gifs cinematographers must learn the importance of visual storytelling again. As the author explains in the article, these days are about getting information and entertainment quickly and conveniently. This has led people to lean back into silent videos. Young filmmakers are now learning quick and simple ways to relay a story, whether is comical, dramatic, or even horror. This has given videos an easier way to become popular on social media platforms. However, many would argue that things, such as vines, should not be considered “short films” or any type of cinema.
The definition of cinema changes from person to person. Most people consider documenting your friend doing a backflip or your dog chasing a rabbit to not be films, but then you get to thinking of films such as documentaries and that perspective may change. Many largely known directors have said that if you decide to pick up a camera and shoot that makes you a directs, in turn that would make whatever the person is shooting, a film. Many people are filming more and more. They are also becoming more attracted to editing through programs such as photoshop. Although these tools are usually being used for silly reasons I believe these small clips and this interest in the current generation is becoming more common, it is leading more people into the film industry.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/13/movies/silent-film-youtube-videos.html
In the age of vine and gifs cinematographers must learn the importance of visual storytelling again. As the author explains in the article, these days are about getting information and entertainment quickly and conveniently. This has led people to lean back into silent videos. Young filmmakers are now learning quick and simple ways to relay a story, whether is comical, dramatic, or even horror. This has given videos an easier way to become popular on social media platforms. However, many would argue that things, such as vines, should not be considered “short films” or any type of cinema.
The definition of cinema changes from person to person. Most people consider documenting your friend doing a backflip or your dog chasing a rabbit to not be films, but then you get to thinking of films such as documentaries and that perspective may change. Many largely known directors have said that if you decide to pick up a camera and shoot that makes you a directs, in turn that would make whatever the person is shooting, a film. Many people are filming more and more. They are also becoming more attracted to editing through programs such as photoshop. Although these tools are usually being used for silly reasons I believe these small clips and this interest in the current generation is becoming more common, it is leading more people into the film industry.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/13/movies/silent-film-youtube-videos.html