The digital transformation of Hollywood: format and resolution independent digital post-production

With the constant increase in general purpose computational power, many digital post-production systems are now being based on general purpose, commercially available computer systems rather than proprietary ones. The rate at which film and video post-production is digitally processed is proportional to the use of general purpose computers in this industry. As general purpose computers displace the special purpose ´black boxes,´ digital post-production facilities can customize applications and user interfaces. At the same time, all constraints of resolution and format dependence are being removed. The distinction between video, film and print is blurring. Resolution and format independence is changing the traditional marketplace by allowing post houses to compete for business in markets previously closed to them.<>