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Motion Picture Industry: Productions
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Industries in the Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries subsector group establishments involved in the production and distribution of motion pictures and sound recordings. While producers and distributors of motion pictures and sound recordings issue works for sale as traditional publishers do, the processes are sufficiently different to warrant placing establishments engaged in these activities in a separate subsector. Production is typically a complex process that involves several distinct types of establishments that are engaged in activities, such as contracting with performers, creating the film or sound content, and providing technical postproduction services. Film distribution is often to exhibitors, such as theaters and broadcasters, rather than through the wholesale and retail distribution chain. When the product is in a mass-produced form, NAICS treats production and distribution as the major economic activity as it does in the Publishing Industries subsector, rather than as a subsidiary activity to the manufacture of such products.
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This dissertation investigates the evolving market structure of the American motion picture industry between 1963 and 1980. Essentially, the analysis begins with the Paramount litigation and concentrates its focus on domestic exhibition, tracing its changing relationship to the rest of the system that is the American film business. Production, distribution and foreign exhibition, along with America's theatre owners, are all seen as forming their own separate tiers, exhibiting needs and patterns of business behavior distinct from one another. Simultaneously, these separate tiers are ... conceptualized as being cogs that coordinate in an even larger system, the American motion picture industry. This within and between tier unit of analysis, then, serves as the basis on which this inquiry is organized.
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The U.S. motion picture industry is the world leader in terms of size and revenues, and international markets are critical to its continued success. U.S. films, videos and television tape are shown in over 100 foreign countries. In a number of developed country markets, the theatrical exhibition of films has declined, while other means of exhibition—videocassettes and cable, have grown. In many of these countries, U.S. films have ... acquired a share of box office receipts equal to or higher than that of domestic films—a situation that encourages protectionism. However, foreign markets have recently increased their own domestic production, reflected in increased share of box office receipts and admissions.
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The motion picture industry recently announced that it is working with major cinematographers to start production on 4K originated features, and the industry has accelerated development of 4K cameras in recent months. Johns said that Sony ... intends to build a complete system of digital cinematography production equipment, including 4K acquisition, storage and infrastructure solutions.
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Shortly after post-production, a motion picture is made ready for distribution. The economic life of a feature film may last for decades; but generally the bulk of the revenues will be earned over the first three-year period. The first two year’s revenues will consist primarily of theatrical revenues and home video rentals, DVD sell-through and pay television revenues. The third year may consist of free television revenues and the continued DVD sell-through market.
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Founded in 1954, Panavision Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision camera systems, including both film and digital cameras, and lenses and accessories for the motion picture and television industries. Panavision systems are rented through its domestic and internationally owned and operated facilities and agent network. Panavision ... supplies lighting, grip and crane equipment for use by motion picture and television productions, as well as advanced imaging solutions to broadcast and government customers.
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