Now anyone can be an actor
Rushda:
February 22nd, 2007
We’re all used to seeing visual effects in films, and most people don’t have a problem with them providing they fit in well and are realistic. Postproduction alteration is very common, especially where minor cosmetic changes such as removing blemishes and wrinkles are concerned. But now that technology is advancing, computer manipulation is doing things we may not be too comfortable about, such as even altering the acting itself.
Directors have been doing everything from changing expressions and removing breathing signs to making a limp more convincing, after the scenes have been acted. In a recent Oscar-nominated film Blood Diamond, modern visual effect technology was used to create the simple addition of a tear rolling down an actress’s cheek. A leading technician said such changes made him feel “dirty” and to change actor’s performances like that was “creepy”. I’m not sure about that but it certainly does seem to take away the merits of a good actor. I mean, if this carries on, we might as well just forget the actors completely!