Nikolic, Vladan, 1965-

Independent filmmaking and digital convergence : transmedia and beyond / Vladan Nikolic. - ix, 282 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

"A Focal Press book"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Independent media and digital convergence. -- 1. Introduction: Independents vs. the mainstream -- 2. Rise of the independent filmmaker -- 3. Technology changes -- 4. A new paradigm -- 5. Emerging models and practices. DIY and no-budget production models ; Crowdfunding & crowdsourcing ; Cross-distribution models ; Web videos & online stars -- 6. The big picture -- Section 2. Storytelling across media platforms. -- 7. New ways of storytelling : transmedia and cross-media concepts -- 8. Project development. Defining the goal ; Narrative patterns ; World & tone of the story : character development ; Story arc & plot points ; Elements of the "transmedia bible" -- 9. Project organization. Funding & organization models ; Audience building & engagement ; Media platforms -- 10. What does the future hold.


Text in English.

9781138938120 (hardback) 9781138938106 (pbk.)

2016024529


Independent films--Production and direction.
Motion pictures--Technological innovations.
Mass media--Technological innovations.

PN1995.9.P7 / N53 2017

791.430232/N58