Oblivion The Lion King Rogue One: A Star Wars Story The Irishman The Midnight Sky Bullet Train War for the Planet of the Apes Red Notice The Batman Ford v Ferrari Ghost In The Shell To Gun: Maverick A few highlights Oblivion – “the floors, walls, and ceilings of the towers were physical set pieces, […]
This week’s 3-day Visual Media Lab Conference 2023 (Hochschule der Median, Stuttgart, Germany, 8-11 March), “is for all people interested in film, TV and the science behind moving images. For the creatives, technical pioneers and students who are looking forward to a career in those fields”. How will films and TV shows be produced with […]
Virtual production techniques involving high-resolution, direct view LED screens and the use of in-camera visual effects offers filmmaking creatives such as set designers, stunt coordinators, directors and VFX teams huge efficiencies and freedom. They have large canvases, sophisticated game engine technology and complex creative toolsets at their fingertips. Producers can gain more control of their […]
In the sequence below from Antoine Fuqua’s Emancipation, the character Peter, a runaway slave played by Will Smith, is escaping through a swamp when he is snatched by an alligator and has to fight for his life. Working with Legacy Effects and Wētā FX, VFX supervisor Rob Legato shot elements for the underwater scene in a […]
We read and hear a lot about Hollywood films and high-end TV being shot on LED stages with sophisticated in-camera visual effects, but what’s happening in adland? Driven by ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) ambitions as well as economics – productions “cost less if you know what you are doing, and … emit less […]
If you’re trying to ease your way back into work after a Christmas and New Year break and you’re looking for some inspiration and a motivational kick-start, give this a try. We are surrounded by LEDs. The next time you are in a major shopping complex, department store or the lobby of your local cinema […]