cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/13485452

I linked to this in a previous post along with my hot take about general things.

But really, if you’re into films, into VFX/SFX/behind-the-scenes stuff, and find the state of VFX in the film industry interesting (I’m constantly amazed at the size of the VFX credits in films) …

… then this is really worth a watch.

I found part 3 particularly enjoyable as it looks at the history of using matte paintings for what CGI is often used now … and also looks at oppenheimer to, in the end, illustrate that the term “CGI” and the CGI v practical divide are not really useful.