Footage 3d: Found

The film examines the modern obsession with documentation. The characters are so focused on the technical perfection of their 3D rig—the "hyper-reality" of their footage—that they ignore the deteriorating reality of their safety. This serves as a critique of our digital age: we are often so busy framing our lives through a lens (or a screen) that we lose the ability to react to the immediate, physical world until it’s too late. Conclusion: The Rebirth of the Amateur

The "found footage" conceit traditionally relies on the "discovery" of the tapes after a tragedy. DeGennaro plays with this by blurring the lines between the "fake" movie the characters are making and the "real" supernatural events occurring around them. Found Footage 3D

In traditional cinema, 3D is often used for "pop-out" spectacle. In found footage, however, the camera is an actual object within the world. Found Footage 3D uses the depth of field to enhance the "voyeuristic" quality of the genre. The film examines the modern obsession with documentation