Web film
A web film is a film made with the medium of the Internet and its distribution constraints in mind.[1] This term aims to differentiate content made for the Internet from content made for other media, such as cinema or television, that has been converted into a World Wide Web-compatible format. Web films are a form of new media.
Forms
There are broadly three forms of films that can be encountered on the Internet:
| Form | Description | Defining Features | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Promotion | A digitised version of films shot with the same production methods and technology used for TV/Cinema. | Often 35mm or high definition digital footage. (Usually highly compressed when on web.) | Cinema Trailers online, for example the trailer for Lord of the Rings. [2] |
| Films Not Made for, but Distributed Via the Internet | A film taking advantage of the Internet for distribution. | Often large files and/or designed to be downloaded not streamed. | The short film 405 The Movie or releases in file sharing communities. [3] |
| Web Films | Films made with the medium of the Internet and its constraints in mind. | Made in harmony with Internet & computer technologies such as streaming or Flash or After Effects. | The short film 'Distance Over Time'. [4] |
See also
- film
- Pluginmanifesto
- Internet documentaries (category)
- Web series
Notes and references
- ↑ Kronschnabl, A & Rawlings, T, "Plug In & Turn On: A Filmmakers Guide to the Internet. London:Marion Boyars. 2004. http://www.plugincinema.com/plugin/about_us/plugin_book.htm
- ↑ 'The Lord of the Rings' trailers can be found at – http://www.lordoftherings.net
- ↑ '405 The Movie' can be found at - http://www.405themovie.com
- ↑ The film 'Distance Over Time ' can be found on plugincinema.com - http://www.plugincinema.com/plugin/plugin_cinema/index.htm#f28
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