- Provides a comprehensive discussion on 3D cinematic storytelling and aesthetics
- Analyses digital 3D films that represent the current 3D wave, including Up (2009), Life of Pi (2012) and Gravity (2013)
- Presents a timely contribution to new fields of media aesthetics and narrative researchIncludes comparative examination of 2D and 3D visual ontology
- Engagingly written and appeals to media scholars, students, professionals and policy-makers interested in media production and theory
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- About this book
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This book argues that 3D films are becoming more sophisticated in utilising stereoscopic effects for storytelling purposes. Since Avatar (2009), we have seen a 3D revival marked by its integration with new digital technologies. With this book, the author goes beyond exploring 3D’s spectacular graphics and considers how 3D can be used to enhance visual storytelling. The chapters include visual comparisons between 2D and 3D to highlight their respective narrative features; an examination of the narrative tropes and techniques used by contemporary 3D filmmakers; and a discussion of the narrative implications brought by the coexistence of flatness and depth in 3D visuality. In demonstrating 3D cinematic aesthetics and storytelling, Yong Liu analyses popular films such as Hugo (2011), Life of Pi (2012), Gravity (2013), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013, and The Great Gatsby (2013). The book is an investigation into contemporary forms of stereoscopic storytelling derived from a unique, long-existing mode of cinematic illusions.
- About the authors
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Yong Liu is Assistant Professor in Design & Creative Industry at University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei. He publishes extensively on 3D cinematic aesthetics, digital storytelling and Chinese movie industry.
- Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Introduction: Stereoscopic Narrative, Spectacle, and 3D Ontology
Pages 1-10
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From ‘Dimensional Effects’ to Digital 3D Cinema
Pages 11-41
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From ‘Redemption of Physical Reality’ to ‘Recreation of Perceptual (Hyper)reality’
Pages 43-75
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Stereoscopic Timespaces: Directionality, Dimensionality and Temporality
Pages 77-111
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Volumetric Dramaturgy: Staging Drama in Depth
Pages 113-140
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- 3D Cinematic Aesthetics and Storytelling
- Authors
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- Yong Liu
- Copyright
- 2018
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Copyright Holder
- The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s)
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-72742-4
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-72742-4
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-72741-7
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-030-10258-6
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XIV, 217
- Number of Illustrations
- 7 b/w illustrations, 14 illustrations in colour
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