
Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor (1998)
February 13, 1998Documentary0h 15m
Overview
Special Effects Supervisor Jeff Okun gives an overview of his responsibilities on Sphere, and takes us through some of the techniques used to create the illusions that sell the film, from storyboards and concept drawings through scaled miniatures and CGI. The segment ends with Elkins giving some advice for those who might want a career in the special effects industry.
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