Practical / Physical Effects Cast Study Outline
I. Introduction to Practical/Physical Effects
- Intro. Brief review of the use of VFX in the industry, the creation of illusions and how it is used to enhance stories and bring new visuals to otherwise impossible settings (Space, dinosaurs, etc.)
- Thesis. With the advent of CGI, one must not discount the use of the more traditional practical or physical effects. These effects usually done during a live shot feature hand crafted items and little time in post compared to its rapidly expanding successor, CGI.
A. Overview briefly of Practical/Physical Effects
II. Body
- The importance of practical/physical effects.
- Common ways it is used in film. This includes details of production, what scenes, props, etc. are present during a live shot that are used and considered practical/physical effects.
- Landmark movies that feature these effects. Small description of said films and most notable effects.
A. Old Movies
B. New Movies
- Notable personal and director that have used, champion, etc. the use of practical/physical effects.
- Comparison between the old and new, CGI.
A. Advancements made. New Tech, old tech, spec. study.
- Description of how the two work together.
III. Conclusion
- Summation of what has been said. Telling in detail overall VFX and its place.
- Personal feelings on practical/physical effects.
- Speculation on future of VFX
- End
