The amount of money used to create the effects-filled and dramatic The London Project movie was shockingly low as its producers used a crowdsourced platform for the editing of the film.
Filled with more than 780 advanced computer-generated effects throughout, The London Project was created through the work of individuals in the Blender Community, one which was created under the Blender website, a crowd-coded 3D package.
It is a testament to the new age of collaborative film-making, showing how although the Internet initially is viewed largely as a negative for independent film-makers, it does still have a positive aspect. If you're waiting on The London Project to make its debut, you'll have to wait until midsummer.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Crowdsourced Film-making
- Crowdsourcing is becoming an increasingly popular method for independent filmmakers to get professional, advanced quality for a low budget.
- Collaborative Editing
- The ability to work together in real-time on digital film projects, regardless of physical location, is set to revolutionize the post-production industry.
- Open-source 3D Software
- Open-source 3D design and animation software like Blender is fostering a new era of collaborative, accessible digital art, film-making and new media production.
Where This Applies
- Digital Film Production
- Crowdsourced film-making is posing a serious challenge in the film production industry by cutting down production costs and increasing collaboration opportunities.
- Animation and Special Effects
- Use of crowd sourcing models in the Animation and Special Effects industry is revolutionizing the production of advanced computer-generated effects.
- Open Source Software Companies
- The success of Blender's community-driven 3D package system shows that open-source software companies can pose a real threat to traditional software vendors in industries like film-making.
