thenerdwrangler t1_iy4jc4a wrote on November 28, 2022 at 6:21 PM

I work in the film industry making practical FX and props (I formally worked in digital VFX). CGI isn't as all-invasive as most people think. There's a surprisingly large amount of practical FX that appear to be CG to the general audience. There's also a big push to return to practical FX because of the appeal it has... Especially since the over-saturation of 'epic FX films' in the last few years.

There isn't really a significant cost or time difference between the two either.

In addition ... A lot of what people think is 3D rendered turns out to just be well composited 2D and Film FX

GabrielLoschrod OP t1_iy4k2k8 wrote on November 28, 2022 at 6:26 PM

It's cool to hear(or read in this case) it from someone who really worked on movies, to wich movie did you make the effects?

thenerdwrangler t1_iy4kjqg wrote on November 28, 2022 at 6:29 PM

I was a destruction FX artist on the first Avatar - that was pretty amazing. Lots of FX, animation and comp for smaller and Indy films/TV/music videos.

Practical FX and props is a lot more fun and nerdy.