Production Technology

It's wierd to look and think how much production technology has really developed. I'm taking a film history class this semester, and the most innovative technology was really nothing in some of the movies we've watched. Dating movies back to the 20's that we've watched, it's been tangible to see the development of technology in film. It's also changed the way films are appreciated and made. If avatar did not have great special effects, would the story line have been enough to draw in fans? If the movie 2012 did not have great special effects too, would people have even liked the story? These great advancements in technology and computer animation have completely changed the movie industry.

Most films early in the industry really were focused on the story, but now it seems special effects have really taken over in films. People love the special effects in films, and now with the surge of 3d films it's really on the rise. Me, personally, would much rather have a better story than good special effects in a film, but special effects work to make more money!