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Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor
Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor

Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor

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Documentary

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Special Effects Supervisor Jeff Okun gives an overview of his responsibilities on Sphere, and takes us through some of the techniques used to create the illusions that sell the film, from storyboards and concept drawings through scaled miniatures and CGI. The segment ends with Elkins giving some advice for those who might want a career in the special effects industry.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

15 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

13 February 1998

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jeffrey A. Okun

Jeffrey A. Okun

Himself

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