This video from Framestore explains how they used 4D Gaussian Splatting for the first time in a feature film for Superman to capture volumetric performances (0:00-0:13).
Visual effects have become a defining part of modern blockbuster movies, and the latest glimpse into this creative world comes from a fascinating video by Framestore, a leading VFX studio. In the video “Gaussian Splatting in Superman,” Framestore takes us behind the curtain to explore one of the cutting-edge techniques used to create stunning imagery for the new Superman film.
Rather than focusing on dry technical details, the video offers a visual tour of how complex digital scenes are built — from raw captured footage to the polished shots we see on the big screen. One standout method highlighted is gaussian splatting, a way of rendering 3D visual information that can make lighting, atmospherics, and motion look incredibly lifelike. It’s a technique that’s helping VFX artists blend real and computer-generated elements more seamlessly than ever. Gaussian Splatting was invented in the ’90s and it is gaining popularity, even in the face of AI.
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