Lev Manovich’s “The Language of New Media” is the most detailed theory on the new media available up to date.
Being a close observer of both media, the computer and cinema, he explores different aesthetics and functionalities of today’s media like Remixing, Interaction, Montage or Compositing. He connects those phenomena with their cultural effects. What sets him apart from many of his scientific colleagues is his deep knowledge of progressive technologies. Therefore you can find enlightening articles on subjects like Flash, After Effects or database technologies on his website.
If you would like to read some of his papers in German, buy his book “Black Box - White Cube” with articles from 2000-2005.
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