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Filmmaking 
Nowadays because of digital technology it is possible for not only studios but also 
individuals to produce their own films. 
Do you think this is a positive or negative development? 
The democratisation of film has led to greater opportunity as well as fears as to the future 
of filmmaking. In my opinion, this is a largely positive development as it opens up the 
medium for a more diverse range of socieconomic voices. 
The main reason that film purists resist the digital revolution is it brings down the quality 
of films. A good example of this is when digital film first burst onto the scene and started to 
replace film around the turn of the century. The initial complaints from viewers were that 
film looks better and digitally shot movies have a cheap aesthetic akin to a soap opera. As 
digital film has proliferated beyond studios looking to cut costs, it has exponentially 
increased the number of films made by amateurs. This naturally leads to movies with bad 
acting, clumsily written dialogue and poor overall production values. 
Despite the admitted cons listed above, digital film has given a voice to less wealthy 
filmmakers who tend to be of a different class and ethnicity. There are countless examples 
of students who film digitally, post their video on YouTube and become internet sensations. 
Many of these new perspectives are outside of the predominantly white, male, heterosexual 
homogenity of Hollywood. It is increasingly possible for LGBT themes to surface in these 
shorts and for ethnic minorities around the world to break through. The most striking 
evidence is simply comparing the major movies made 50 years ago with the diverse range 
of cinema on offer today. 
In conclusion, although there are drawbacks in terms of quality those are mitigated by 
novel themes from underrepresented demographics. Studios should pay heed and relax 
their control over an ever-promising industry. 

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