The 96th Oscars Visual Effects Nominees Showcase was a celebration of the unique and memorable imagery created by visual effects (VFX) artists in the past year.
The event highlighted the creative process behind these effects, emphasizing the importance of capturing essential data on set for the post-production process.
One of the key discussions was about the balance between practical and CGI elements.
For instance, in the film “Godzilla: Minus One”, the VFX team focused on subtle nuances, like slight hand vibrations and facial performances, to create a believable and emotionally resonant character.
The showcase also delved into the complexities of creating continuous shots, such as a two-minute sequence that was shot at 20 frames per second and delivered over 10 minutes.
This required meticulous planning and the use of digital doubles to stitch together different parts of the stunt.
The event concluded with a discussion on the challenges of maintaining consistent lighting across different shooting locations and the innovative solutions employed, such as augmenting existing environments with CG elements.
The showcase was a testament to the power of VFX in storytelling, demonstrating how it can overcome practical constraints to bring a director’s vision to life.
The 2024 Oscar nominations for Best Visual Effects are:
- The Creator (20th Century Studios) — Jay Cooper, Ian Comley, Andrew Roberts, and Neil Corbould
- Godzilla: Minus One (Toho) — Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi, and Tatsuji Nojima
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Marvel Studios) — Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams, and Theo Bialek
- Napoleon (Apple Original Films/Sony Pictures) — Charley Henley, Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet, Simone Coco, and Neil Corbould
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (Paramount Pictures) — Alex Wuttke, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland, and Neil Corbould
These films have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in visual effects. The winners will be announced at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
