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Originally Posted by mikieson /forum/post/18207273
Probably cost more money to do all that fake crap then it does just to go out on the streets.
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Originally Posted by mproper /forum/post/18209061
I just don't get the whole "It's a shame" thing.
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Originally Posted by mproper /forum/post/18209061
I somehow doubt that doing it on a studio lot with greenscreen is more expensive than flying actors and crew and equipment to locations all over the world and then paying for filming/location rights and security and food and transportation and closing off streets, etc.
If it was cheaper to do that, then that's what would be done. And for the most part it's seemless to the viewer (I am talking background locations...obviously CGI characters and some effects have a ways to go yet).
I just don't get the whole "It's a shame" thing.
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Originally Posted by lwright84 /forum/post/18209508
Soon the whole world will be a green screen maaan.. the whole world is lie!!
*puff* *toke* *exhale*
I agree with the cost effectiveness, but to me it's the same reason that parts of the Matrix sequels and Indy 5 and others are such a shame (not the only reason mind you).. real locations, people, stunts, etc replaced with something completely virtual yet presented as real or natural. This isn't Avatar.. this is a NY crime drama (or DC legal drama, or urban action thriller, etc)!
The most appalling (and impressive) one was the chick walking down the street who then stops abruptly and turns around to look at a newsstand. The only thing real was her, her friend, and the newsstand and it was all shot on a sunny day outside a studio backlot!
I understand and even agree with the benefits here for filming this way (especially for a TV show), but it doesn't change the fact that it's a big letdown and an overal detraction.
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Originally Posted by lwright84 /forum/post/18210040
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I'm not saying it ruins a TV show (like 24, seeing Jack not *actually* in front of the White House) but just that there's a distinct atmosphere of a lack of authenticity about it that doesnt resonate in the other examples you gave.
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Originally Posted by warrenP /forum/post/18211192
The line is getting blurry... I doubt most people could pick out a well done green or blue screen anymore, including that shot of 24. When watching that (on disc) I was wondering how they got all the permits!
I think the hard part is for the actors, it is easier to act to reality, so maybe this will simply expand the split between great actors and poor actors.
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Originally Posted by lwright84 /forum/post/18209508
The most appalling (and impressive) one was the chick walking down the street who then stops abruptly and turns around to look at a newsstand. The only thing real was her, her friend, and the newsstand and it was all shot on a sunny day outside a studio backlot!
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Originally Posted by lwright84 /forum/post/18211321
For lack of a better definition.. I guess it's just the principle of making the scene in general. I find it unsettling that they seem to not even "try".. I can see the head honchos now:
"You want to film in NYC! Pfft! Just take the chick and the guy and reuse an old newsstand from the prop department.. go out back during lunch our and get someone to hold up the green screen and make it happen! Jeez.. NYC.. next thing I know you'll want footage of a real airplane and real explosions and even a real animal! Hahaha!"
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Originally Posted by Josh Z /forum/post/18211854
Most TV shows that are set in NYC are actually filmed in LA. So, yes, not only would it be prohibitively expensive to fly the entire cast and crew out to New York for a couple pick-up shots on the sidewalk, it would also significantly delay the production schedule for the rest of the episode. TV shows are already on tight enough schedules and budgets as it is. There's no time or money for a waste like that when it could be more easily shot on the studio backlot.
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I have to say, this is a very strange argument coming from you.