Although the work of visual effects artists are often not greeted with the same fanfare as filmmakers and performers, their work is just as important, particularly on major blockbusters that heavily rely on visual immersion.
It’s hard to think about what films like Dune or Avatar would look like without their incredible VFX work, but incredible visual artistry isn’t limited to the few film studios that can pay to fund a multimillion epic in an intended franchise.
Smaller studios and production houses often feature creative, cutting edge techniques to create unique aesthetics using the resources they have, and it’s inspirational to see this type of innovation.
Sadly, this year’s Academy Award nominees do not reflect that diversity within the field, as this year’s Best Visual Effects nominees are exclusively blockbusters.
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