I'm a huge fan of independent documentaries, but I just really wish they would lay off the fake distortion visual effects. The majority of these productions do it, even Dinesh D'Souza (whose work I love). They use fake static or simulated digital signal failure, usually to cut away from someone speaking. It's gimmicky. Just stop.
It is when it gives libs and normies an excuse to not take the content seriously. Trust me, the vast majority of film critics are libs. And they intentionally conflate style with substance.
This trailer is super slick and professional. It looks expensive and well-produced. That conveys a sense of legitimacy in Hollywood more than almost anything. When leftist see this, I don’t think they’re dismissing it so easily. I think they’re thinking, “Shit, this looks like a real movie. Shit, this looks like it could be on Netflix.”
Right. So make the film without the visual tricks, it's more bland and less interesting...and libs will pick something ELSE about it to mock and deride. It's what they do.
What WON'T they do?
They WON'T acknowledge the lack of visual effects, and then accord a film respect and credibility on that account.
Thinking that will happen is like John McNoname thinking if we're super nice to the terrorists we capture, then the bad guys will remember that and be super nice to our guys later in the same situation. Because fair-minded!
For one thing, the effects aren't necessary. They're just gadget filters in tools like Final Cut Pro and After Effects. I've played with them and they're gimmicky. There are other legit ways to grab attention and keep the viewer engaged. I know this because I've done countless hours of shooting and editing video.
It's not about placating the left, it's about forcing them to critique the substance instead of the easy targets.
I'm a huge fan of independent documentaries, but I just really wish they would lay off the fake distortion visual effects. The majority of these productions do it, even Dinesh D'Souza (whose work I love). They use fake static or simulated digital signal failure, usually to cut away from someone speaking. It's gimmicky. Just stop.
production polish isnt a problem... pick other battles
It is when it gives libs and normies an excuse to not take the content seriously. Trust me, the vast majority of film critics are libs. And they intentionally conflate style with substance.
This trailer is super slick and professional. It looks expensive and well-produced. That conveys a sense of legitimacy in Hollywood more than almost anything. When leftist see this, I don’t think they’re dismissing it so easily. I think they’re thinking, “Shit, this looks like a real movie. Shit, this looks like it could be on Netflix.”
Because Lib film critics are the exact target for this hahahaah
Because libs don't have influence over normies? hahahahaha
Right. So make the film without the visual tricks, it's more bland and less interesting...and libs will pick something ELSE about it to mock and deride. It's what they do.
What WON'T they do?
They WON'T acknowledge the lack of visual effects, and then accord a film respect and credibility on that account.
Thinking that will happen is like John McNoname thinking if we're super nice to the terrorists we capture, then the bad guys will remember that and be super nice to our guys later in the same situation. Because fair-minded!
For one thing, the effects aren't necessary. They're just gadget filters in tools like Final Cut Pro and After Effects. I've played with them and they're gimmicky. There are other legit ways to grab attention and keep the viewer engaged. I know this because I've done countless hours of shooting and editing video.
It's not about placating the left, it's about forcing them to critique the substance instead of the easy targets.
I get what you are saying. I too felt Dinesh let 2kMules be a little too gimmicky and that it took away from the seriousness of the matter.
Then again... you and I are not really the target audience. Our facebook addicted neighbors and family are.