fxguide: fxpodcast fxpodcast #356: The VFX of Oppenheimer: Zero CGI but Great Effects.
Aug 24, 2023
Andrew Jackson, Production VFX Supervisor, discusses the practical effects of Oppenheimer. Topics include: visualizing subatomic particles, creative exploration with glitter and snorkel lenses, experimenting with igniting thermite, capturing the effects of a burning object, commitment to practical effects, perception of visual effects, and the success of original films.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Visualizing Subatomic Particles
02:24 • 13min
Creative Exploration and Experimentation
15:45 • 4min
Experimenting with Igniting Thermite: Creating Explosive Effects
19:48 • 2min
Capturing the Effects of a Burning Object
22:03 • 19min
Commitment to Practical Effects and Challenges of Shooting on Location
41:19 • 2min
Perception of Visual Effects and Pop Culture Phenomenon
43:23 • 2min
The Success of Original Films and the Need for Fresh Ideas
45:07 • 3min
