Mathematics and Film

Analysis
-Mathematical patterns in angles, lighting, etc.
-Mathematical implications that extend beyond
the deeply embedded abstract/intangible
aspects of the film into the more tangible and
visible aspects of the film (balance between the
concrete and the abstract)

Methods
-Coordinate systems
-Calculus, rate of progression in film
-Optics/optical systems(not mathematics but
still a potential method of analysis)
-Asymptotes (asymptotic filmmaking)
-Dimensions
-Vector vs. scalar spaces, theory of functions

Implications
-Visual representation/manifestation of patterns
-Enriched relationships between the humanities
and sciences
-The use of mathematical phenomena to
expand the reach and pinnacle of film
-Innovative and impactful filmmaking
-Notion(s) of infinity

Implications(cont.)
-Unique intellectual experiences

Visualization
-Mathematical visualization
-graphing/graphs, data visualization,etc.
-Use of film to provide a visual representation
of mathematical phenomena in the execution of
cuts, angles, etc.; the actual mechanics of film
-Visual representation of the more abstract
realms of film (narratives, themes, film

References
Cinematic techniques. (2015, January 7). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 06:39, February 22, 2015, from http:
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Rusin, D. (n.d.). Theory of Functions and related areas. Retrieved February 22, 2015, from http://www.math.niu.edu/~rusin/knownmath/index/tour_fa.html