The Hobbit: Interview with VFX Supervisor Joe Letteri

// Another great interview with Joe Letteri via Collider

 

 

 

The Kerner Collapse

There are some interesting details emerging about the fall of Kerner last August. Check out these articles. 

 From CineSource Magazine:

 The Kerner Collapse: Hubris, Hustle or Outright Scam?

Straight Shooter: Rose Duignan and the Kerner Closing












Thanks for the heads up Webster!

Movie Magic (1994)

Movie Magic Episode 2 - Optical FX

Movie Magic Episode 3 - Creature Articulation

Movie Magic Episode 4 - Miniature Pyrotechnics

Houdini Demo Reel 2011

Houdini highlight reel for 2011

History of Visual Effects 'The New Magicians'

 






This is a great documentary (made in the mid-80's) that covers some of the major milestones in VFX history. From the magic lantern, Metropolis, Melies, 2001, to Ellenshaw,  ILM, Apogee and Star Wars this film touches on them all. The resolution is pretty rough but it's still worth a look! (if anyone has any info on this film please feel free to share)


part 1



part 2



part 3



part 4



part 5




part 6

NOVA: The Magic of Visual Effects (1984)

A 1984 documentary on FX for "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" , "Explorers", "Return of the Jedi", and "2010: Odyssey two"