The best visual effects are the ones we don’t even consciously notice.
Ryan praises the use of CGI in Sicario, Arrival, and beyond…
This article first appeared atDen of Geek UK.
As a recent example, take a look at director Denis Villeneuves sci-fi drama,Arrival.
How would the media cover the story?
In Villeneuves previous film, 2015s narco-thrillerSicario, the use of CGI was similarly invisible.
One of Finchers common approaches is to use CGI to extend the view beyond his sets.
Hasnt the digital effects revolution just made filmmakers lazy?
A set on a sound stage also gives the director and cinematographer greater flexibility.
A photographer can shoot above without having to worry about the ceiling or roof getting in the way.
