Today, Explained Why Marvel movies look bad
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Jun 12, 2023 
Chris Lee, a senior reporter for Vulture and New York Magazine, dives into the troubling state of visual effects in Marvel films. He reveals that the issues may stem from underpaid and overworked VFX artists rather than technological failings. Lee discusses the chaos surrounding project revisions and how budget constraints lead to poor quality. He emphasizes the urgent need for unionization to improve working conditions, and highlights the stark contrasts between well-funded projects and those rushed out under pressure.
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Subpar CGI in Marvel Movies
- Doctor Strange's octopus fight scene looks cartoony and unconvincing.
- Similar VFX issues plague other Marvel films like Eternals and Black Panther.
Directorial Inexperience with VFX
- Many Marvel directors lack VFX experience, hindering their ability to effectively guide CGI-heavy scenes.
- This inexperience contributes to poorly rendered effects.
Marvel's Cost-Cutting Practices
- Marvel, despite its financial resources, is known for underpaying and overworking VFX artists.
- This cost-cutting strategy contributes to the declining quality of visual effects.