Description
CINEMA AND DIGITAL
Book Summary
This book offers a deep reflection on the transformation of cinematic language in the digital age. The author analyzes the evolution of cinema from its original electromechanical and photochemical machine to current electronic and digital technologies. Through this journey, the myths that have marked the history of cinema are questioned, and the way in which mise-en-scène is redefined based on new production and experimentation practices is examined. An essential work for understanding the possibilities and challenges of contemporary digital cinema.
What is it about?
J. La Ferla proposes a critical analysis of the idea of cinematic language, revisiting the history of cinema in light of its successive technological combinations. The book examines the transition from photochemical to digital cinema, exploring how electronic technologies have replaced and simulated original processes. From there, certain foundational myths of the cinematic machine are dismantled, and a new notion of mise-en-scène, based on current digital production and experimentation practices, is reflected upon. The result is an updated overview of the expressive and technical possibilities of cinema in the digital age.
Main Topics
- Evolution of cinematic language in the digital age.
- History of cinematic machines: from photochemical to digital.
- Analysis of the foundational myths of cinema.
- Reconfiguration of mise-en-scène through digital technologies.
- Production and experimentation practices in contemporary cinema.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students, academics, and professionals in cinema, audiovisual communication, and visual arts. It is also of great interest to filmmakers, directors, and anyone interested in understanding the theoretical and practical foundations of the digital transformation of cinema.
What this book contributes
- A critical and updated vision of the evolution of cinematic language.
- Tools for rethinking mise-en-scène in the digital context.
- A rigorous analysis of the myths and paradigms of film history.
- Keys to understanding the expressive possibilities of digital cinema.
- A perspective that connects theory with contemporary production practices.
Technical Specifications
- Author: J. La Ferla
- Publisher: Manantial Ediciones SRL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Cinema, Television and Radio
- Collection: Texturas
- Publication date: Not available
- Number of pages: 244
- Dimensions: Not available
- Weight: 186 g
Editorial Review
This is a reference work for those seeking a rigorous theoretical analysis of the digital transformation of cinema. Its critical approach and ability to connect the history of the medium with current practices make it a valuable read for audiovisual professionals and scholars. The work provides a necessary perspective for understanding contemporary cinema beyond technique, addressing its aesthetic and narrative implications.