Web film

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A web film is a film made with the medium of the Internet and its distribution constraints in mind.^[1] This term aims to differentiate content made for the Internet from content made for other mediums, such as cinema or television, that has been converted into a World Wide Web-compatible format. Web films are a form of new media.

ŀ==Forms==

There are broadly three forms of films that can be encountered on the Internet:

Form	Description	Defining Features	Example
Traditional Promotion	A digitised version of films shot with the same production methods and technology used for TV/Cinema.	Often 35mm or high definition digital footage. (Usually highly compressed when on web.)	Cinema Trailers online, for example the trailer for Lord of the Rings ^[2]
Films Not Made for, but Distributed Via the Internet	A film taking advantage of the Internet for distribution.	Often large files and/or designed to be downloaded not streamed. Highly compressed versions of pirated films.	The short film 405 The Movie ^[3]
Web Films	Films made with the medium of the Internet and its constraints in mind.	Made in harmony with Internet & computer technologies such as streaming or Flash or After Effects.	The short film 'Distance Over Time' ^[4]

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[edit] Notes and references

^ Kronschnabl, A & Rawlings, T, "Plug In & Turn On: A Filmmakers Guide to the Internet. London:Marion Boyars. 2004. http://www.plugincinema.com/plugin/about_us/plugin_book.htm
^ 'The Lord of the Rings' trailers can be found at – http://www.lordoftherings.net
^ '405 The Movie' can be found at - http://www.405themovie.com
^ The film 'Distance Over Time ' can be found on plugincinema.com - http://www.plugincinema.com/plugin/plugin_cinema/index.htm#f28