Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor

Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor

15 mins | Documentary | Feb. 13, 1998

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.

Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor

15 mins | Documentary | Feb. 13, 1998

Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor
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.
Producers Warner Home Video, Acoustic Visions Inc.
Original title Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor
Directors Jonathan Gaines
Writers

Cast

Jeffrey A. Okun

as Himself