Ari Levinson topic statement

1. I am investigating the creative process of modern filmmaking with respect to the use of visual effects and post-production techniques as an increasingly important step in the execution of the filmmakers vision.

2. I want to find out how much of the creative process of filmmaking has become non-linear (i.e. has moved into post-production) and how often modern filmmakers are realizing their ideas long after production has finished.

3. I undertake this research in order to create a better understanding of the modern filmmaking process, and to clarify the existing guidelines regarding creative execution in film.