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Cinematography (from Greek: κίνημα, kinema "movements" and γράφειν, graphein "to record") is the art or science of motion picture photography. It is the technique of movie photography, including both the shooting and development of the film.
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the question has been moved to physics.stackexchange.com due to self-advertising of commentators. Of course, I was a complete fool to ask this question here.
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Warning #1: please do and not use this discussion to advertise your own "breakthrough theories". For the latter, a better way is to submit a paper to a peer-reviewed journal (if you think you are right, of course;). I would be very grateful to you if you could consider this question in the context of the "usual'' General Relativity and take it with with a good criticism.
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Warning #2: If you are a specialist in General Relativity, I am sure that the following would be trivial to you. But you might get some fun if you like Nolan's movies as much as I do.
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The stunning idea of Nolan's Tenet - a time inversion machine - seems as far ahead from Interstellar (and as obscure) as Wells's The Time Machine was from Verne's novels. These wonderful examples of pure science fiction art and the ability to imagine the impossible, impresses us, despite all its logical gaps and inconsistencies with the physics of their times. Nevertheless, it could be justified, at least for science fiction purposes, using exactly the same concept of the Morris-Thorne wormhole as in Interstellar. Namely, one could consider the time-nonnorientable version of the Morris-Thorne wormhole.
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By definition, a time non-orientable spacetime is a spacetime which admits no globally defined continuous families of future light cones. A simplest example of a such spacetime is the product of the infinite Möbius strip on R2 endowed with the Minkowski metric (here, the transverse (unbounded) coordinate on the Mobius strip is timelike).
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The time-nonnorientable version of the Morris-Thorne wormhole is constructed in almost the same way as the usual one; the only difference is that we identify the points of "left" and "right" throats in the reversed order as in the Morris-Thorne's paper. We start with the usual R4 with the standard coordinates (t,x) and introduce the `time-reversed' coordinates (t'=-t,x'=x-x_0), where x_0 is sufficiently large. Then we remove the cylinders
П:={q | |x(q)|<r_0} and П':={q | |x(q)|<r_0}
and endow their neighborhoods with the metrics gMT(x,t) and gMT(x',t'), respectively, where gMT is the Morris-Thorne wormhole metric. Finally, we glue the boundaries of П and П' (`wormhole throats') to each other in the ``wrong'' (time-reversed) order, i.e., we identify the points q and q' if and only if
x(q)=x'(q'), |x(q)|=r_0, and t'(q')=t(q).
Since the Morris-Thorne metric gMT is asymptotically Minkowski, one can continue it far away from the throats to obtain the global metric (this should cause no more difficulties than the same for a usual wormhole).
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The sequence of events e1,e2,e3 ,... on the one side of the throat which are ordered in ascending order of the time-like coordinate t=t1,t2,t3,... coincides with the sequence of the same events on the other side which are ordered in descending order of the same coordinate t=-t1,-t2,-t3,... . This means that the future light cone continuously translated along the closed curve passing through the throat becomes the past light cone.
Therefore, the observer that falls into the wormhole throat at the moment t0 emerges from the other throat at a moment -t0 and continues to move from the future to the past (with respect to the t-time) straight to the dinosaurs:)
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The disappointing thing is that in such a spacetime there is not even usual electrodynamics (indeed, there is no globally defined Hodge star). I am sure that theoretical physicists will come up with many ways to "save" electrodynamics in the nonorientable case (e.g., considering the orientable double cover and the dynamics (CPT)-symmetric with respect to the isometric involution on it, which could be useful tool in other queestions as well such as studying the solvability of the Cauchy problem for the wave equation in such spacetimes), but I am not ready to go that far.
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The question I address to the specialists in General Relativity is as follows: is there in the literature a time non-orientable spacetime such that removing some domain with compact closure from it leads to the orientable (and close to Minkowski one) spacetime (that would be more "realistic" and similar to what was in Tenet)? Maybe there are some no-go theorems for such spacetimes?
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,”… The stunning idea of ​​Nolan's Tenet - a machine that reverses time for its passengers …could be justified using exactly the same concept of the Morris-Thorne wormhole as in Interstellar. Namely, one could consider the time-nonnorientable version of the Morris-Thorne wormhole, shown in the figure. We start with the usual R4 with the standard coordinates (t,x) and introduce the `time-reversed' coordinates (t'=-t,x'=x-x_0), where x_0 is sufficiently large. Then we remove the cylinders ….”,etc.
Any “machine that reverses time” is absolutely fundamentally impossible, and not since
“…In quantum mechanics, time reversal is theoretically possible, but it does not translate into macroscopic reality due to decoherence and entropy considerations. …”
- in quantum mechanics “time reversal” is postulated – that is
“Feynman–Stueckelberg interpretation” in QFTs, where antiparticles move “back in time. Moreover, in mainstream physics a lot of papers exist, where at Matter’s creation really two Matters were created – ”Matter” and “AntiMatter”, which by some mystic way turned out to be separated, and further moved in time apart; so Matter consists of only matter now.
All that is, of course some fantasy – as that any “wormholes”, etc., also are. Particles and antiparticles after creation remain in the same 3DXYZ space, and annihilate in the same “ahead time” moment, if occur in the same 3DXYZ point. Including in this case no also any mystic “entropy action” happens.
The transcendent/fantastic things in the mainstream physics exist logically inevitably since in the mainstream philosophy and sciences, including physics, all fundamental phenomena/notions, first of all in this case “Matter”– and so everything in Matter, i.e. “particles”, “fundamental Nature forces” – and so “fields”, etc., “Consciousness”, “Space”, “Time”, “Energy”, “Information”, are fundamentally completely transcendent/uncertain/irrational - while really they all can be scientifically defined only together,
- and so in every case when the mainstream addresses to any really fundamental problem, the result is completely inevitably is transcendent/mystic something.
The fundamental phenomena/notions above can be, and are, rigorously scientifically defined only in the Shevchenko-Tokarevsky’s really philosophical 2007 “The Information as Absolute” conception, recent version of the basic paper see
More concretely relating to Matter the conception is base of the SS&VT Planck scale informational physical model, two main papers are https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354418793_The_Informational_Conception_and_the_Base_of_Physics, and
- where, including, it is rigorously scientifically shown that the utmost universal Matter’s spacetime is fundamentally absolute, fundamentally flat, fundamentally continuous, and fundamentally “Cartesian”, [5]4D spacetime with metrics (cτ,X,Y,Z,ct), where cτ,X,Y,Z, are 4 space dimensions, ct is the time dimension.
Everything in Matter constantly and always moves in the 4D space as chains of cause-effect events; and in parallel in the time dimensions – where cause fundamentally is earlier effect - and so everything moves always only in positive direction.
Antiparticles really move oppositely to particles – in negative direction – in - dimension, which is the time dimension in the mainstream physics, so the QETs Rule above is adequately to the reality applied in the theory.
Etc., more see the links.
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Heuristically, I suppose people consider films more successful the greater the return on investment(ROI). Stimuli: ”Successful films are often based on classics due to relatability and interest”(Ohnemus 2023). “My film career was and is perhaps successful despite my lack of technical skills. Arts have both applications and fundamentals”(Ohnemus 2023). Source:
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I try my best:
The concept of "Classics as Foundations" is explored in this aphorism.
The success of films is frequently attributed to their basis in classic works, which are perceived as relatable and interesting. This assertion indicates that cinematic works rooted in classic literature, myths, or well-known stories frequently achieve success due to their capacity to resonate profoundly with audiences. Classics represent time-tested narratives that have already demonstrated their appeal and relatability. They tap into universal themes, human emotions, and experiences that audiences find engaging and compelling. By basing films on these enduring stories, filmmakers can leverage existing interest and familiarity, which can contribute to the film’s success.
Artistic Success Beyond Technical Skills:
"The trajectory of my film career has been and is perhaps successful despite my relative lack of technical skills. Arts, including filmmaking, have both practical applications and fundamental tenets." This view underscores the idea that success in the arts does not depend entirely on technical proficiency. While technical proficiency is undoubtedly important, it is not the sole determinant of success. Creativity, vision, storytelling, and the ability to connect with audiences are also critical elements that contribute to success.
I hope this will help:)
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Kirk Aanes must have been kind for Mulan (his ex) to speak well of him. "Just learned of the passing of Kirk Aanes. My condolences to his famiy and loved ones. He was a good soul. RIP, dear one"( https://twitter.com/MingNa/status/431264318701584384?s=19 ).
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Some wanted to reproduce but, never were able.
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Good afternoon, dear researchers! I’m writing work about documenality of setting in modern series. I’m searching participants for my empiric research: 300 people for survey and 10 with knowledge of cinematography for interview. If you can help me or you want to be a part of it, write below your fb link or email.
Thank you for your attention!
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I will be pleased to participate since I was the screenwriter of several movies by the deceased Portuguese director Manoel de Oliveira (1908-2015). My email is ivocarneiro@gmail.com
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For a research project I plan to conduct I want to analyse certain elements of the depiction of war in contemporary film, and I would like to have a look at existing research to see what methodologies are being used. First big research project, help would be greatly appreciated! 
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I been researching the democratic transition of Chile. My focus is on the cinematographic representation of everyday life and politics (State) during the democratic transition of Chile. I read the most important theories in the relation cinema and history, such as Pierre Sorlin, Robert Rosenstone, Roman Gubern, Marc Ferró, Gilles Deleuze, Christian Metz y José María Caparrós.
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The constitution in Chile is heavily influenced by ideas of Hayek. There is a paper, unfortunately in German: Der Gesellschaftsvertrag einer Diktatur: Ideen- und Realgeschichte der chilenischen „Verfassung der Freiheit“, by Karin Fischer, See: http://www.metropolis-verlag.de/Der-Gesellschaftsvertrag-einer-Diktatur%3A-Ideen--und-Realgeschichte-der-chilenischen-Verfassung-der-Freiheit/12568/book.do;jsessionid=1622CB5E6F3FF58632E57A11B64E03DB
Here is the literature cited in this paper,
Sincerely Walter Ötsch
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Bauer, Carl J. (1998): Derecho y economía en la Constitución de 1980. In: Perspectivas 2 (1), 23-47.
Buchanan, James (1982): Democracia limitada o ilimitada. In: Estudios Públicos 6, 37-51.
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Corvalán Márquez, Luis (2001): Del anticapitalismo al neoliberalismo en Chile. Santiago: Editorial Sudamericana.
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Fischer, Karin (2009): The Influence of Neoliberals in Chile before, during, and after Pinochet. In: Mirowski, Phil/Plehwe, Dieter (eds.): The Road from Mont Pèlerin. The Making of the Neoliberal Thought Collective. Cambridge/London: Harvard University Press, 305-346.
Fischer, Karin (2011): Eine Klasse für sich. Besitz, Herrschaft und ungleiche Entwicklung in Chile 1830 – 2010. Baden-Baden: Nomos.
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Fontaine, Juan Andrés (1993): Transición económica y política en Chile: 1970-1990. In: Estudios Públicos 50 (otoño 1993), 229-279.
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Does anyone know about general databases about Europen research projects (national and EU) ?
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Hi there, look at this: 
The 8th Screenwriting Research Network (SRN) International Conference – Final Call
Deadline for abstracts Monday 2nd March 2015
The 8th Screenwriting Research Network (SRN) International Conference will take place at the University of London, UK on Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th September 2015.
It is organised by a committee grouped around the London Screenwriting Research Seminar – the University of Bangor, the University of East London, The University of Greenwich and Royal Holloway, University of London.
The key theme of this year’s conference is Screenwriting: Text and Performance.
We invite discussion about screenwriting as process and practice, and how it engages with and can be understood in relation to text and performance across a wide field of media and practices, including film, television, games, online, transmedia and other digital platforms. We are particularly interested in abstracts for presentations on the following topics:
Interpreting screenplays – how do producers, directors, actors work with screenplays?
How screenplays affect and invoke performance?
What can performance reveal about writing screenplays or screenplay structure? Screenwriting and literature
Screenplays and screenwriting by authors best known in another field
Case studies on individual writers or texts
We would also like to invite abstracts for presentations on (but not limited to) the following topics:
National traditions of screenwriting and storytelling
Different screenwriting practices and formats
Historical perspectives on screenwriting and screenplays
Screenwriting, the screenplay and different production structures
Screenwriting and adaptation
Practice based research in screenwriting
Screenwriting for television, games and animation
Screenwriting for new media forms, online, transmedia etc.
Please send abstracts (250-300 words) as a word or pdf document, with the email subject heading “SRN Conference abstract” to:srnconflondon2015@gmail.com
Abstracts may be submitted until March 2nd 2015. Earlier submissions are welcome. Remember to state your name, affiliation and contact information. Also include a brief statement (100 words) detailing your publications and/or screenwriting practice.
We aim to let you know by mid April 2015 whether your paper has been accepted. Keynote speakers will be announced early in 2015.
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I'm looking for materials for a course on documentary and non-fiction film studies. I am open to any and all suggestions.
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Hello, I have lectured at the University of Lugano (Switzerland) a MA course in the semiotic analysis of digital videos. Here is the link to my hand outs (ppt). Maybe they are useful for you ?? Best regards
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I am currently finishing up a study of Akira Kurosawa and I am hoping to move onto Yasujirō Ozu for my next project. I have never seen his films, but have read a great deal as to their compositional austerity and 'simple' narratives. I am hoping for a qualified answer as to where I should begin my viewing and why.
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I would start with David Bordwell's book on Ozu. This is the best guide and study on Ozu available. In particular, note the early films and how they develop his style and themes into his later films. While most people have seen and recommend Toyko Story, I would start with I Was Born But..., and the season films (Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Autumn, An Autumn Afternoon, and The End of Summer). The season films provide a great summation of Ozu's style and themes.