This is an action spectacle in which the action is genuinely spectacular, offering a robust combination
of practical stunt work and digital effects in which it becomes impossible to tell the difference between the two.
Not exact matches
Others say the experiment isn't likely to yield
practical applications and that Heidmann's work is really just a proof -
of - concept
stunt that should have been subject to international oversight.
This seemingly esoteric
stunt may have a very
practical payoff: it could provide the means to safely store clean - burning hydrogen gas in a new generation
of nonpolluting vehicles.
A new Ben - Hur trailer plays up the tragedy
of Ben - Hur's ordeal, while a new Ben - Hur featurette reveals the
practical stunt work from the climactic chariot race sequence.
Most
of the effects are
practical — with the exception
of enhancing the weird smoke that gets Crowley, the computer was used only to paint out wires and
stunt mats.
His stuntwork on blockbusters such as Interstellar, the past few James Bond movies, and more have helped propel a Hollywood trend
of increasingly mind - blowing
practical stunts, a bit
of backlash to obvious CGI fakery.
At the film's recent press day in Los Angeles, Waugh and
stunt coordinator Lance Gilbert talked about their longtime friendship and professional relationship, what it was like growing up together on the sets
of «Smokey and the Bandit,» «Vanishing Point,» «The Blues Brothers» and «Bullitt,» why Waugh considers Gilbert one
of the best
stunt coordinators in the world, the challenges they faced pulling off
practical stunts and capturing amazing action sequences realistically in - camera without CGI enhancement, and the entertaining Easter eggs they included as a homage to the classic car - culture movies
of another era.
Maybe it has little to do with nostalgia, but not for those movies per se but for
practical effects and for the art
of the
stunt man.
That leads me into my next question - considering the love
of CGI / special effects in this business, where does that leave more
practical forms
of stunt work?
Also, the film contains several virtual - reality type sequences that push the limits
of mixing both
practical sets and CGI (Computer Generated Imagery), especially one visually impressive sequence involving a virtual reality experience where Tris is trying to rescue her mother from a burning house floating in air amongst the ruins
of Chicago that also incorporates standout
stunt choreography.
What's it like trying to maintain the quality
of the Marvel Studios empire, come up with a sensible and
practical attire for the Dora Milaje and the trouble with finding hundreds
of black
stunt people?
Luckily, Waugh directs with a nice sense
of visceral flair and majesty; it's understandably exciting to see so much car action pulled off entirely with
practical stunts.
With its
practical stunts, insane camera tricks and editing choices, it had to be one
of the most difficult films to direct as well, making
A breathless action rush from start to finish, this Korean interpolation
of Sergio Leone's Western seamlessly blended
practical, plentiful
stunts with eye - popping CG visuals.
Like Reeves» own directorial debut, the martial arts flick Man
Of Tai Chi, Wick is in part a showcase for
practical stunt work, albeit one made with a bit more flash.
Eric Miranda is an accomplished
stunt performer and
stunt coordinator with 22 years
of practical experience in the industry and numerous film and television credits.
Perhaps we have been treated to
practical effects making a comeback over digital imagery recently, but when the trapeze
stunts - people are animated, rather than actual actors, some
of the magic is lost.
This 5 key areas are backed up with
practical examples and by showing data such as effects
of PR
stunts on media coverage and sales.