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There's no question that Blade Runner 2049 revolves around computer-generated effects, whether it's the retro-futuristic technology or its holographic AI personas. However, the CG is more pervasive than you might think. Rodeo FX has released a visual effects reel for Denis Villeneuve's bleak sci-fi movie, and it's evident that even the seemingly mundane shots were draped in digital artwork. Caution: there are mild spoilers ahead.
It's not shocking that some scenes are entirely CG (such as flights over the future Los Angeles), or have to use it to fill in landscapes that don't exist. However, it's the extent to which it's used. When K exits his vehicle in Las Vegas, for example, very little of the scene is real -- he's walking toward a green screen held up by a crane. Even moments that don't look like they need CG, such as visiting a collection of genetic records or a sweatshop, use it to add depth and atmosphere.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/25/blade-runner-2049-vfx-reel/
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 27 2017, @06:43AM (1 child)
I am shocked that the eds are not posting any of the fine submissions by aristarchus. Most of these ones are getting like one, or two, comments.
Aristarchus submissions are good for far more comments that that, even at
ChristmasHolidays time. Just saying.(Score: 4, Funny) by realDonaldTrump on Wednesday December 27 2017, @11:34AM
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Let me tell you, it isn't easy to get cyber resources. In my first month in office, I sent my special forces to Yemen. To capture cyber space from al-Qaeda. And William Owens, one of my brave soldiers, was killed. Very badly killed. He knew what he was signing up for, it's very dangerous work. But his father was angry at me anyway. So unfair! But it was worth it, because we captured a lot, a lot of cyber space. One Terabyte. Which added to our cyber intelligence, our cyber I.Q.