The motion picture industry looks different now than it did in the early years, though some things never seem to change. Just like in Toy Story, when Woody was reluctant to welcome Buzz LightYear with open arms, so it is with Hollywood. It’s sometimes difficult to adjust to emerging trends and technologies and can take a while before everyone’s singing “you got a friend in me.”
The early studios didn’t have the adjustable light rails or giant green screens that you may find on a soundstage today. However, the first studio that was made for motion pictures did address some of the same needs we still have, such as the element of control. Having a controlled space for lighting and sound is still a major reason filmmakers shoot in film studios rather than solely on location outdoors.
