Computer Generated Images
The Evolution of CGI and Its Unsung Heroes
In this episode, the discussion focuses on the early advancements in CGI technology, particularly in popular films like Star Wars and Jurassic Park. The conversation highlights how pioneering efforts in computer-generated imagery transformed filmmaking, including anecdotes about the first use of CGI for the T-Rex in Jurassic Park and the T-1000 in Terminator. Additionally, the episode delves into the contributions of Adam Jones, the guitarist from Tool, who worked on practical effects for dinosaurs before achieving musical fame.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
00:03 The Blend of CGI and Practical Effects
00:22 The Game-Changing T-Rex Chase Scene
01:02 Adam Jones' Contribution to Dinosaur Practical Effects
01:41 Stan Winston's Legacy in Film
01:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Snyder's Genres:
MONSTER IN THE HOUSE - MONSTER, HOUSES, SIN
GOLDEN FLEECE - ROAD, TEAM, PRIZE
OUT OF THE BOTTLE - A WISH, A SPELL, A LESSON
DUDE WITH A PROBLEM - AN INNOCENT HERO, A SUDDEN EVENT, A TEST OF SURVIVAL
RITE OF PASSAGE - A LIFE PROBLEM, THE WRONG WAY TO FIX IT, THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM
BUDDY LOVE - AN INCOMPLETE HERO, A COUNTERPART NEEDED TO MAKE THEIR LIFE WHOLE, A COMPLICATION THAT IS KEEPING THEM APART EVEN THOUGH THAT FORCE IS BINDING THEM TOGETHER
WHYDUNNIT? - A DETECTIVE, A SECRET, A DARK TURN
FOOL TRIUMPHANT - A FOOL, AN ESTABLISHMENT, A TRANSMUTATION
INSTITUTIONALIZED - A GROUP, A CHOICE, A SACRIFICE (JOIN, BURN IT DOWN, COMMIT SUICIDE)
SUPERHERO - A POWER, A NEMESIS, A CURSE
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The Snyder Beats:
OPENING IMAGE
THEME STATED
SETUP
CATALYST
DEBATE
BREAK INTO TWO
B STORY
FUN AND GAMES
MIDPOINT (FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT BUT OPPOSITE OF THE ALL IS LOST)
BAD GUYS CLOSE IN
ALL IS LOST (OPPOSITE OF THE MIDPOINT, FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT)
DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL
BREAK INTO THREE
gathering the team
executing the plan
high tower surprise
dig deep down
execution of the new plan
FINALE
FINAL IMAGE
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[:[00:00:14] Chris: Like they, and there is still some like, I guess animatronics and real world stuff. There's a bunch of practicals. Yeah. It's a good, good blend of both. Yeah. But when they were trying to figure out how to get the, uh, the T-Rex to run and the whole chase scene and how to do that in real world, like one of the.[00:00:30]
[:[00:00:49] Chris: And
[:[00:01:15] James: So like he would do all the painting and modeling and sculpting of all the velociraptors and stuff. And then when their first album came out, he went to Stan Winston's company. That's who did it. Yeah. He's like, Hey, I got this opportunity to be a guitar player in a band. And they're like, [00:01:30] go, you're good enough to come back whenever you want to.
[:[00:01:44] Chris: That's right. Yeah. I was gonna say Winston did terminators too.
[:[00:01:50] Chris: not know that.
[:[00:02:01] James: yeah, the things.