Hiding Behind Their Green Screens

What really makes a film good? Is it the actors? The script? The sets? The storyline? The score? Is it the special effects?  Good films should be able to portray things and present a memorable and moral message all using aspects within the scope of cinematography, without relying too heavily on special effects.  Despite the artistic and meaningful purpose of films in the past,

contemporary filmmakers have been over using special effects in films.  Instead of bothering with an intricate and interesting plot and necessary character development, filmmakers are hiding behind their green screens and special effects.

Computer generated imagery (CGI) and special effects aren’t bad for filmmakers to use.  In fact, used in the right ways and for the right reasons they can add to and enhance films.  They can also increase the realistic aspect of a film and even better portray emotions and feelings that the director intended to get across to the audience.  A great example of using CGI in a positive way would be the trilogy "the Lord of the Rings."




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