This year the visual effects branch of the Academy followed the lead of the sound editing category and widened its net to five nominees. It did not, however, follow suit by eliminating the superfluous bake-off process, which whittles the contenders down to seven before deciding on the ultimate slate of nominees. This year the two […]
OSCAR GUIDE: Best Visual Effects
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:34 am · February 17th, 2011
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TECH SUPPORT: Best Visual Effects — Volume II
Posted by gerardkennedy · 8:19 pm · December 2nd, 2010
I find it somewhat appropriate to be ending my in-depth looks at the crafts categories with a discussion of Best Visual Effects. This is, after all, a category which awards the sort of behind-the-scenes crafts work that is often prominently displayed in advertisements and talked about with reverence after the film ends. When looking at […]
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TECH SUPPORT: Best Visual Effects — Volume I
Posted by gerardkennedy · 9:07 am · September 9th, 2010
How often do you go to the movies to escape? To be immersed into a different world, whether it be fantastical, thrilling or action-packed? For many movie-goers, if not most, the answer is “frequently.” Visual effects often play a massive role in this experience. Studios invest heavily in them and frequently try to sell films […]
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