A group of visual effects artists react to and analyze various movie and video clips, discussing their technical aspects, such as CGI, green screen, and 3D effects. The clips include a poorly executed CGI hair addition in the movie "Splash," a well-crafted animation video "Astartes Part 5," and scenes from "Indiana Jones" and "Spy Kids 3-D." The artists praise good craftsmanship and criticize poorly executed effects, highlighting the importance of attention to detail and understanding the rules of the world being created. They also discuss their own experiences and tips for creating effective visual effects.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The movie "Splash" starring Tom Hanks was released over 50 years ago.
2. The movie is currently available on Disney+.
3. Disney+ added CGI hair to a character in the movie to make it more family-friendly.
4. The CGI hair was created using the clone tool, likely in After Effects.
5. The clone tool was used to copy and paste a spot of hair over and over to create the illusion of hair movement.
6. The video features a 2D card of the character diving into the water.
7. The original shot of the character diving into the water may have shown more of her body.
8. The movie "Astartes" was created by one person with some help from others.
9. The creator of "Astartes" used displacement maps to add detail to the models.
10. Displacement maps allow for the creation of detailed models without over-taxing the computer system.
11. The creator of "Astartes" used hand-keyframing to animate the characters.
12. The movie "Indiana Jones" features a scene with a green screen that looks janky.
13. The green screen in "Indiana Jones" was used to create a dynamic environment, but it looks static and poorly done.
14. The movie "Spy Kids 3D" was released in 3D and features gimmicky 3D effects.
15. The movie "Spy Kids 3D" was based on the gimmick of 3D and features things like sparks flying towards the camera.
16. The movie "Pacific Rim" features robots with glossy metallic surfaces.
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20. The video ends with a call to action to subscribe to the channel and a message to stay safe during the quarantine.