"Transformers 3"

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Two very amazing things happened recently, related to the visual effects of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon". For one, Deadline Ho... Continue reading →

Do Not Be Alarmed

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This photo combines three things I love: my hometown of Chicago, Michael Bay (the auteur behind 'splosions!!! ), and The A.V. Club, pos... Continue reading →

"Avatar," "Transformers 2" and the Tomatometer

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photo credit: michaelbay.com We can all breathe a sigh of relief. 2009 will not go down in history as the year a "grinding garbage di... Continue reading →

"Transformers 2" and the Tomatometer

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photo credit: michaelbay.com read about what these two are discussing here Update, January 11, 2009 - "Avatar" has surpassed ... Continue reading →

Predicting the Visual Effects Oscar, Part 5

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This is a follow-up to our continuing series, " Predicting the VFX Oscar Part 1 , Part 2 and Part 3 and Part 4 ." I updated the... Continue reading →

VFX HQ Updated... No, I'm Not Joking

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Okay, so I really only updated one page, the Academy Awards section of Visual Effects Headquarters that lists every visual effects Oscar w... Continue reading →

Hand Held Cameras

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I love how author David Bordwell launches into a topic and digs deep. One of his terrific articles is "Unsteadicam Chronicles," ... Continue reading →

Michael Bay and Brett Ratner

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Funny. Long, but funny. My favorite bits: "The editing was distracting and frenetic. How 'bout a wide shot once in a while?... Continue reading →

Unfortunate Humanity

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Megan Fox, one of the actors from "Transformers," on acting in the film: "You know, you sit and you think, 'This isn... Continue reading →

"Ratatouille" and Moving the Camera

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updated: article now includes a YouTube clip, clearly marking "Shot A" and "Shot B." -tv I'm a real stickler for c... Continue reading →