The DVD Revolution : Movies, Culture, and Technology
Editorial Reviews
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“Barlow offers an insightful, timely look at how the DVD has fundamentally changed the ways people interact with motion pictures....[t]his is a provocative, thought-provoking examination of a technology that is currently changing lives, and is central to the debate over the artistic integrity of filmmakers as opposed to the creative potential of fans and film students to use such material to create new works of art. The author has a firm handle on film theory but addresses whether such theory will be adequate in a "visual, virtual ... representational culture." Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above.”–
“[P]ays homage to the medium by exploring its impact from both popular and scholarly perspectives.”–
“We recomend Aaron's The DVD Revolution to anyone in the industry as well as those interested in the DVD phenomena and its possibilities.”–
Book Description
The introduction of the DVD marked the beginning of one of history's most successful technological innovations, and capped a 75-year development of home-viewing possibilities. Never before have film fans had access in their living rooms to something so remarkably close to the theatrical experience. In addition, because a DVD can hold much more than a single movie, it has allowed films to be marketed with a variety of extras, sparking both a new packaging industry and greater interest on the part of home viewers. This book provides an examination of the DVD's impact, both on home viewing and on film study. From film fan culture through filmmaker commentaries, from "special editions" to a look at where the format will go from here, author Aaron Barlow offers the first-ever exploration of this explosive new entertainment phenomenon.
The DVD Revolution : Movies, Culture, and Technology
The DVD Revolution : Movies, Culture, and Technology,Aaron Barlow,Praeger Publishers,0275983870,DVD-Video discs,Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies,History,Popular Culture - General,Social Science,Social aspects,Sociology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Television & Video,Social Science / Native American Studies
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