What was the effect of Star Wars on the movie industry? How did it affect the audience at this time? What were the long term historical trends that Star Wars set into motion after this?
As much as the visuals of Star Wars was appealing, the sound system in the movie was also revolutionary. The movie contributed to "cementing Dolby Sound's dominance in sound." Through Star Wars, sound designers realized the big experiences they were able to convey through sound. Because sound was such an important aspect of the film, movie theaters were forced to play stereo in order to allow the audience to get the full experience. The audience was able experience being immersed into the film through the wide dimension of sound. After Star Wars, the audience's audio expectations were raised significantly higher, demanding more immersive experiences.
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