“No CGI” Is Really Just Invisi... Note
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“No CGI” Is Really Just Invisible CGI

Filmmakers and studios often emphasize the use of practical effects in their movies, citing examples such as real cars jumping real bridges or real people hanging off airplanes. However, despite claims of "no CGI", many of these films have extensive visual effects sections in their credits. A six-part series by Jonas Ussing, co-owner of a visual effects studio in Denmark, explores the use of digital graphical effects in films that claim to use little to no CGI. Ussing's series examines films such as Top Gun: Maverick, which was touted as using all practical effects, but actually features CGI-built flying jets. The series aims to show the significant role that digital effects play in these films. Ussing's latest video focuses on the work of Christopher Nolan, a director known for his emphasis on practical effects. The video is 71 minutes long and offers a detailed look at the use of CGI in Nolan's films. Todd Vaziri, a visual effects expert from ILM, has endorsed Ussing's series, suggesting that it is a valuable resource for film enthusiasts. Ussing's series provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of these films and challenges the notion that they rely solely on practical effects. By examining the use of CGI in these films, Ussing's series offers a more nuanced understanding of the role of visual effects in modern filmmaking.