Perspectives on visual effects: Challenges of CGI and live action integration in the Ghanaian film industry
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2021-07-07
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Abstract
Visual effects are essential components of film production. The advent of new
technologies has laid a strong foundation for artists to be able to create scenes which
could only have been imagined. Many production houses endeavour to compliment
productions by integrating live action footages with Computer-Generated Imagery.
Nevertheless, in the case of local film production in Ghana, many of the visual effect
audiences see on screens are not able to stimulate the intended effects. Visual effects
techniques that are being employed are done amidst many setbacks. This study
therefore sought to examine visual effects in the Ghanaian film industry with the
intent to identify the challenges of integrating live action and CGI footages. It also
sought to understand in particular the implementation of Matchmoving techniques in
production workflow in the Ghanaian movie industry. Approaching the study from a
qualitative perspective, it makes use of a single case study technique utilizing
interviews and observation to gather subjective data. Thematic analysis was used to
generate themes that help to analyse the data and to achieve the findings from the
study. Major findings indicate that the industry is braved with lack of knowledge and
expertise, limitations in available technology and inefficient production processes.
The study is of interest to practitioners in the local film industry, educational and
training institutions, policy makers and researchers. It concludes that VFX
implementation in film production has had a good impact on the industry amidst the
myriads of setbacks; and also recommended a full inclusion of the visual effects
artists, supervisors and directors in the whole film making process.
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A thesis submitted to the Department of Communication Design in the Faculty of Art, College of Art and the Built Environment in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Communication Design.
Keywords
Perspectives, visual effects, Ghanaian film industry