Films are shot on digital cameras, transferred on discs and that is how they reach for projection in cinemas. Digital cameras did away with a lot of peripheral needs and expenses.
For starters, they did away with editing rooms where a rush print of a film was edited on a table (literally), frame by frame. It can now be done on the spot when you are shooting. The advantage is that you have a small screen that is attached to the camera and this enables you to see what you are shooting and how it will be seen on a cinema screen.
The biggest money-saving benefit, however, is that you save lakhs on the negatives that used to be needed for shoots and the ‘positive film’ required for release prints. These films were all imported, controlled by the authorities and often in short supply.
The bigger the film, the bigger the order for release prints,...
For starters, they did away with editing rooms where a rush print of a film was edited on a table (literally), frame by frame. It can now be done on the spot when you are shooting. The advantage is that you have a small screen that is attached to the camera and this enables you to see what you are shooting and how it will be seen on a cinema screen.
The biggest money-saving benefit, however, is that you save lakhs on the negatives that used to be needed for shoots and the ‘positive film’ required for release prints. These films were all imported, controlled by the authorities and often in short supply.
The bigger the film, the bigger the order for release prints,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Subhash ghai, earned the prestigious title of 'The Showman' from the legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor. He deservedly lived up to the title producing really big budget blockbusters like Karz, Hero, Ram Lakhan, Karma, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Pardes, Taal etc. On the occasion of Sg's (as he is fondly called) 68th birthday today, Glamsham.Com wishes the filmmaker a very happy birthday and discovers how he got his directorial debut film. After completing Vidhaata, thespian Dilip Kumar...
- 1/24/2014
- GlamSham
Sanjay Dutt, born in the illustrious family of Sunil Dutt and Nargis, has been in and out of controversies various times. Born on July 29, 1959, movies were meant to happen to him. In 1981, his debut film, ‘Rocky’ released, and it went on to become a rage. He became a star overnight. Sanjay Dutt went on to do some wonderful films after that. ‘Vidhaata’, ‘Main Awara Hoon’, ‘Naam’ and ‘Kabza’ to name a few. He received critical acclaim for his performances in ‘Saajan’ and ‘Sadak’. In June 1993, when ‘Khalnayak’ was to hit the mark, he was arrested for his involvement in the bombings. That phase saw a downfall ...
- 3/23/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Dashing actor known as the 'Indian Elvis', he changed the face of Bollywood cinema
The dashing, debonair Indian actor Shammi Kapoor, who has died of renal failure aged 79, changed the face of Bollywood cinema with his first hit film, Tumsa Nahin Dekha (Never Seen Anyone Like You, 1957). The rock'n'roll-inspired movie turned the young actor into an overnight sensation and he continued to incorporate elements of western culture and fashion in his subsequent films. By dancing in the big musical numbers, the hip-swinging Kapoor bucked the Bollywood trend of a stationary hero. His boisterous sensuality and confidence made him irresistible to male and female fans and he became arguably the first male pin-up of the Indian subcontinent, a sort of "Indian Elvis".
Kapoor was a member of one of Bollywood's most distinguished acting dynasties. The second son of the actor Prithviraj Kapoor, Shamsher Raj Kapoor was born in Bombay (now Mumbai...
The dashing, debonair Indian actor Shammi Kapoor, who has died of renal failure aged 79, changed the face of Bollywood cinema with his first hit film, Tumsa Nahin Dekha (Never Seen Anyone Like You, 1957). The rock'n'roll-inspired movie turned the young actor into an overnight sensation and he continued to incorporate elements of western culture and fashion in his subsequent films. By dancing in the big musical numbers, the hip-swinging Kapoor bucked the Bollywood trend of a stationary hero. His boisterous sensuality and confidence made him irresistible to male and female fans and he became arguably the first male pin-up of the Indian subcontinent, a sort of "Indian Elvis".
Kapoor was a member of one of Bollywood's most distinguished acting dynasties. The second son of the actor Prithviraj Kapoor, Shamsher Raj Kapoor was born in Bombay (now Mumbai...
- 8/15/2011
- The Guardian - Film News
Whether it was his movies, his moves or his mannerisms, Shammi Kapoor’s lasting effect on Bollywood is one that has been cemented on the walls of time. Generation after generation have seen, enjoyed and been mesmerised by an actor that taught them dance like no one is watching. Sadly, the actor passed away this morning at the age of 79.
Born Shamsher Raj Kapoor, the actor grew to the status heartthrob of the 1960’s with a string of hits including Junglee in which he is said to be romance personified. Films like Teesri Manzil, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor and An Evening In Paris are fresh in the minds of so many for the his outstanding acting and most of all, his charismatic dancing too. He proved his mark with his films like Hero, Vidhaata and Zameer as well, and even scored Filmfare Best Actor award in the 1968 film Brahmachari.
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Born Shamsher Raj Kapoor, the actor grew to the status heartthrob of the 1960’s with a string of hits including Junglee in which he is said to be romance personified. Films like Teesri Manzil, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor and An Evening In Paris are fresh in the minds of so many for the his outstanding acting and most of all, his charismatic dancing too. He proved his mark with his films like Hero, Vidhaata and Zameer as well, and even scored Filmfare Best Actor award in the 1968 film Brahmachari.
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- 8/14/2011
- by Githa Vanan
- Bollyspice
A prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema during late 1950s and 1960s, Shammi Kapoor passed away today at 5.15 am. He was suffering from Renal Chronic failure and was admitted at Breach candy hospital, where he breathed his last. Born on October 21, 1931 in a Punjabi Khatri family, he is an Indian film actor and director.Veteran actor Shammi was the second of the three sons born to Prithviraj (the other two being Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor). Though born in Mumbai, he spent a major portion of his childhood in Kolkata, where his father was involved with New Theatres Studios, acting in films. It was in Kolkata that he did his Montessory and Kindergarten. After coming back to Mumbai, he first went to St. Joseph's Convent (Wadala) and then, to Don Bosco School. Shammi Kapoor finished his schooling from New Era School, at Hughes Road.Extremely versatile actor, he debuted in...
- 8/13/2011
- Filmicafe
For every silver screen aspirant, Bollywood is a dream destination, Not just in India...but in every nation! While some attain stardom, many others fade, That's why it's rightly said "Stars are born and just cannot be made" One such 'Born Star' is the undisputed torchbearer of Bollywood since eras and decades...Shri Mohammad Yusuf Khan aka Dilip Kumar aka Dilip Saab, who celebrates his royally imperial birthday today. We will not get into his numerical age as that Legends like him are eternally evergreen. Having started his Bollywood career as early as in 1944, Dilip Kumar went onto become the 'Original Superstar' that Bollywood has ever witnessed. The way Govinda has made comedy as his forte; Dilip had made tragedy his forte then, so much so that he became extremely popular as 'Tragedy King'. In today's times, his films are no longer films as they have attained the form of thesis,...
- 12/11/2008
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
For every silver screen aspirant, Bollywood is a dream destination, Not just in India...but in every nation! While some attain stardom, many others fade, That's why it's rightly said "Stars are born and just cannot be made" One such 'Born Star' is the undisputed torchbearer of Bollywood since eras and decades...Shri Mohammad Yusuf Khan aka Dilip Kumar aka Dilip Saab, who celebrates his royally imperial birthday today. We will not get into his numerical age as that Legends like him are eternally evergreen. Having started his Bollywood career as early as in 1944, Dilip Kumar went onto become the 'Original Superstar' that Bollywood has ever witnessed. The way Govinda has made comedy as his forte; Dilip had made tragedy his forte then, so much so that he became extremely popular as 'Tragedy King'. In today's times, his films are no longer films as they have attained the form of thesis,...
- 12/11/2008
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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