Posted 1st January 1970
Re:CGI Versus Traditional effects
While I do agree that the people doing the CGI should pay a bit more attention to physical rules… think of the things that could not have been done without it.
My favorite show Lexx was only conceived as an example of what CGI could do. There were lots of things done on this show that budget wise just could not have been done with models or old style composited shots.
One of my favorite scenes in the whole show was in season 4 when Stanley and the Science Club kid were clamped to the wall. Looked excellent! But think of how much that quick little shot would have cost had the set been constructed.
I think what everyone can agree on is that using CGI to paper over a thin plot is a recipe for disaster.