Thesis: Based on a document provided, in the early 1950s cinerama technology has touted as the most significant advancement modern motion picture spectacle and created a national sensation.
Cinerama Thesis: Cinerama is the most innovative invention of this time that would help enhance the nation's standard of living to new heights due to its out of this world experience, entertainment value, and ability to connect people with nature.
My dad was a kid when cinerama started to become big in the 50s, so I asked him to give me a first-hand experience and impression of the innovation. He said, at the time, it was the greatest and craziest entertainment experience he had seen; it was a big deal to go and watch it. He said he even got a little sick when a film of a front seat point of view on a roller coaster was displayed. It also got me thinking about how video entertainment has progressed, and nowadays we can portray almost anything with computers. Through advancements in film, we can virtually travel to other parts of the world or soar through mountains with a bird's eye view, there are almost no limits to what the public can see, it's really incredible.
I went to the movies a couple weeks ago and right before the main part of the previews started there was this roller coaster where different thing would pop up like popcorn and different screens. I never used to think much of it and would even turn away because the bright colors and fast movement gave me a headache. But this time I decided to look and noticed the scene started with an opening of curtains and it reminded me of cinerama. It's nice to see that things that were new technologies when our parents were kids is now modernized so people our age can enjoy things of the past.
Drones have been becoming fairly popular now a days. When I go to stores like Target or my local mall at home, I can see stores that are selling them. My roommate's brother happens to own a drone and apparently according to them, it's not legal to fly a drone here until you register it with the government. Even at Davis, I have seen a couple of drones flying around. I honestly got scared because I have a huge fear of bees and it sounds like a horde or bees just buzzing close by even though it is really far away. So I can only imagine the fear that people in Pakistan must be feeling when they hear drones. The drones they hear are totally real, and could drop a strike at any time. Whereas for me, I am totally safe because they are just playthings here.
It's kind of interesting how especially in the US, we often make "toys" out of actual military weapons and machinery, it kind of coincides with the making of video games as agencies of recruitment to the military, it just says a lot about our culture
I agree with Helena, I think that a lot of the popularized toys in today's stores are mimics of military weapons and machinery and I think that because of this it provokes a confusing image and idea as to what war and violence can be.
Going along with the drones, I personally don't like knowing that neighbors or others can fly a drone around in the air over your property, and potentially see what you are doing in your own private property. If I have this annoyance with others in the community "spying" on my personal life, it really shows the effect of a military using a drone to spy on and harm another country.
Totally agree with you Joceline. The drones used in the middle east are totally different and very militarized as apposed to here where the consumer drones are cheap and not as lethal. But the thing is, the Pentagon has recently admitted to using military drones to spy in US territory. Who knows how far they will go with this and what implications this may have in the future. Will they start to use weaponized drones as a way to "fight terrorism" in the US also?
Last week I watched The Forbidden Planet for a class, and while the crew was surveying the planet, I couldn't help but wonder if the astronauts' view of the moon when they were landing is the same as how we view the moon from Earth. That said, this movie was made around the 1950's and expresses a lot of the America's curiosity with space at the time, and future modes of space travel. Space was a major topic during the Cold War, and it was interesting to see that directors took a Shakespeare play and adapted it to suit modern views.
It's quite awesome that our technology is advancing this fast. There are so many theories out there just waiting to be tested about space, such as if there are other species out there. I hope that one day we will be able to obtain most knowledge that we need to explore the world.
This weeks documentary on Drones reminded me of the current issues that we are facing today with drone technology. Many citizens do not support to usage of drones due to safety and privacy issues. Drones are also not allowed in a lot of areas, but I recently saw many high-end homes that used drones to film their homes to advertise them for sale. This interested me because it shows the different spectrums that drones could be used for.
This is a really interesting point about drones. There are so many uses for drones on such a wide spectrum - from war to toys. Drones could potentially be a useful technological advancement, but they can also be dangerous and invasive. Drones have many uses, and considering all these uses when taking an opinion on drones are very important.
Yeah, I remember when Amazon was introducing they would be using drones for delivery. There was a lot of controversy about it. There are even some students around campus who fly drones as a hobby or for fun. It's very interesting, and I don't know really how to feel about it.
When watching videos on cinerama in class, it reminded me of virtual reality. Virtual reality are devices that create a 360 degree view angle for users to experience. It always fascinate me how people are constantly coming up with new ideas. Smart phones were barely accessible decades before, and now almost everyone has one, and new features are being added all the time. Before, I would have imagined that having high technology in TV shows/movies would be impossible to achieve in the near future, but with the speed people are inventing new technology, it is very possible that many technology that were considered fantasy could be created in the near future.
While browsing Reddit recently, I came upon a post that talked about how the Pentagon just publicized that they have deployed military spy drones over US territory. This immediately reminded me of the the documentary about military's use of drones in the far east we watched not too long ago. This news only confirmed my fear of a kind of "1984" future where big brother is always watching. I think it is a very slippery slope that the US is heading into, and it really is kind of scary to think about. First it's only spy drones, but what is next? Using armed drones on US citizens for control? Only time will tell.
It is always scary when the federal government suddenly gain new found power. Hopefully with the three branches of government, the invasion of privacy from spy drones won't be an issue in the future.
The cinerama we discussed in class made me think about modern movies and cinemas in the theater. Though the curvature might not have stuck in style, the size of the movie screens and the sound setup were still made as if the viewers were in the movie. It is interesting to see how the movie setup in theater evolves throughout time from curve screens to 3-D glasses.
Last quarter I took a film class where I learned that the first films had stationary cameras and the frame never moved. When we talked about cinerama in lecture, I found it very interesting how much films had evolved over only a few decades. When films were first introduced, people thought they were so realistic just because they had moving pictures. Cinerama seemed to have a similar public reaction, but in this case the frame actually moved to give a sense of motion for each individual. And projecting farther into the future, today both of these styles of film would seem very outdated and unrealistic, and we have other forms of film that give us the same excited feeling. I found it interesting how film adapts over time, but viewers always seem to have the same excited reactions to how realistic the films look.
When I was in high school, in my junior year english class, we had an extensive period where we researched and discussed the pros and cons of drones. So I was well aware about the deaths they cause and the deaths (of soldiers) they prevent. I was, however, unaware of the fact the military recruits people who play video games. Watching the documentary in class, it highly concerned me, watching the men in the military teaching those boys how to fly the drones. The boys looked as if he was enjoying it, and it really scared me. He seemed not to understand the weight of the situation. He seemed to only look at it as a game, and it really scared me. I wonder how drones will evolve in the future. Hopefully the whoever control the drones understand the weight of what they're doing.
Joceline Arguellez
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Jared Wang
Thesis: Based on a document provided, in the early 1950s cinerama technology has touted as the most significant
advancement modern motion picture spectacle and created a national sensation.
Cinerama Thesis: Cinerama is the most innovative invention of this time that would help enhance the nation's standard of living to new heights due to its out of this world experience, entertainment value, and ability to connect people with nature.
ReplyDeleteMy dad was a kid when cinerama started to become big in the 50s, so I asked him to give me a first-hand experience and impression of the innovation. He said, at the time, it was the greatest and craziest entertainment experience he had seen; it was a big deal to go and watch it. He said he even got a little sick when a film of a front seat point of view on a roller coaster was displayed. It also got me thinking about how video entertainment has progressed, and nowadays we can portray almost anything with computers. Through advancements in film, we can virtually travel to other parts of the world or soar through mountains with a bird's eye view, there are almost no limits to what the public can see, it's really incredible.
ReplyDeleteI went to the movies a couple weeks ago and right before the main part of the previews started there was this roller coaster where different thing would pop up like popcorn and different screens. I never used to think much of it and would even turn away because the bright colors and fast movement gave me a headache. But this time I decided to look and noticed the scene started with an opening of curtains and it reminded me of cinerama. It's nice to see that things that were new technologies when our parents were kids is now modernized so people our age can enjoy things of the past.
DeleteDrones have been becoming fairly popular now a days. When I go to stores like Target or my local mall at home, I can see stores that are selling them. My roommate's brother happens to own a drone and apparently according to them, it's not legal to fly a drone here until you register it with the government. Even at Davis, I have seen a couple of drones flying around. I honestly got scared because I have a huge fear of bees and it sounds like a horde or bees just buzzing close by even though it is really far away. So I can only imagine the fear that people in Pakistan must be feeling when they hear drones. The drones they hear are totally real, and could drop a strike at any time. Whereas for me, I am totally safe because they are just playthings here.
ReplyDeleteIt's kind of interesting how especially in the US, we often make "toys" out of actual military weapons and machinery, it kind of coincides with the making of video games as agencies of recruitment to the military, it just says a lot about our culture
DeleteI agree with Helena, I think that a lot of the popularized toys in today's stores are mimics of military weapons and machinery and I think that because of this it provokes a confusing image and idea as to what war and violence can be.
DeleteGoing along with the drones, I personally don't like knowing that neighbors or others can fly a drone around in the air over your property, and potentially see what you are doing in your own private property. If I have this annoyance with others in the community "spying" on my personal life, it really shows the effect of a military using a drone to spy on and harm another country.
DeleteTotally agree with you Joceline. The drones used in the middle east are totally different and very militarized as apposed to here where the consumer drones are cheap and not as lethal. But the thing is, the Pentagon has recently admitted to using military drones to spy in US territory. Who knows how far they will go with this and what implications this may have in the future. Will they start to use weaponized drones as a way to "fight terrorism" in the US also?
DeleteLast week I watched The Forbidden Planet for a class, and while the crew was surveying the planet, I couldn't help but wonder if the astronauts' view of the moon when they were landing is the same as how we view the moon from Earth. That said, this movie was made around the 1950's and expresses a lot of the America's curiosity with space at the time, and future modes of space travel. Space was a major topic during the Cold War, and it was interesting to see that directors took a Shakespeare play and adapted it to suit modern views.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite awesome that our technology is advancing this fast. There are so many theories out there just waiting to be tested about space, such as if there are other species out there. I hope that one day we will be able to obtain most knowledge that we need to explore the world.
DeleteThis weeks documentary on Drones reminded me of the current issues that we are facing today with drone technology. Many citizens do not support to usage of drones due to safety and privacy issues. Drones are also not allowed in a lot of areas, but I recently saw many high-end homes that used drones to film their homes to advertise them for sale. This interested me because it shows the different spectrums that drones could be used for.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really interesting point about drones. There are so many uses for drones on such a wide spectrum - from war to toys. Drones could potentially be a useful technological advancement, but they can also be dangerous and invasive. Drones have many uses, and considering all these uses when taking an opinion on drones are very important.
DeleteYeah, I remember when Amazon was introducing they would be using drones for delivery. There was a lot of controversy about it. There are even some students around campus who fly drones as a hobby or for fun. It's very interesting, and I don't know really how to feel about it.
DeleteWhen watching videos on cinerama in class, it reminded me of virtual reality. Virtual reality are devices that create a 360 degree view angle for users to experience. It always fascinate me how people are constantly coming up with new ideas. Smart phones were barely accessible decades before, and now almost everyone has one, and new features are being added all the time. Before, I would have imagined that having high technology in TV shows/movies would be impossible to achieve in the near future, but with the speed people are inventing new technology, it is very possible that many technology that were considered fantasy could be created in the near future.
ReplyDeleteWhile browsing Reddit recently, I came upon a post that talked about how the Pentagon just publicized that they have deployed military spy drones over US territory. This immediately reminded me of the the documentary about military's use of drones in the far east we watched not too long ago. This news only confirmed my fear of a kind of "1984" future where big brother is always watching. I think it is a very slippery slope that the US is heading into, and it really is kind of scary to think about. First it's only spy drones, but what is next? Using armed drones on US citizens for control? Only time will tell.
ReplyDeleteIt is always scary when the federal government suddenly gain new found power. Hopefully with the three branches of government, the invasion of privacy from spy drones won't be an issue in the future.
DeleteThe cinerama we discussed in class made me think about modern movies and cinemas in the theater. Though the curvature might not have stuck in style, the size of the movie screens and the sound setup were still made as if the viewers were in the movie. It is interesting to see how the movie setup in theater evolves throughout time from curve screens to 3-D glasses.
ReplyDeleteLast quarter I took a film class where I learned that the first films had stationary cameras and the frame never moved. When we talked about cinerama in lecture, I found it very interesting how much films had evolved over only a few decades. When films were first introduced, people thought they were so realistic just because they had moving pictures. Cinerama seemed to have a similar public reaction, but in this case the frame actually moved to give a sense of motion for each individual. And projecting farther into the future, today both of these styles of film would seem very outdated and unrealistic, and we have other forms of film that give us the same excited feeling. I found it interesting how film adapts over time, but viewers always seem to have the same excited reactions to how realistic the films look.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in high school, in my junior year english class, we had an extensive period where we researched and discussed the pros and cons of drones. So I was well aware about the deaths they cause and the deaths (of soldiers) they prevent. I was, however, unaware of the fact the military recruits people who play video games. Watching the documentary in class, it highly concerned me, watching the men in the military teaching those boys how to fly the drones. The boys looked as if he was enjoying it, and it really scared me. He seemed not to understand the weight of the situation. He seemed to only look at it as a game, and it really scared me. I wonder how drones will evolve in the future. Hopefully the whoever control the drones understand the weight of what they're doing.
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