This week, we delve into the world building techniques behind two of the year's most anticipated films: Gladiator II and Wicked. VFX Producer Ed Randolph (Gladiator II) and VFX Supervisor Anthony Smith (Wicked) give us behind-the-scenes stories of building these worlds and share insights into some of their favorite shots from their impressive careers.
November 26, 2024
Content Markers
[00:00:10]
Intro
[00:03:07]
Questions from the Mailbag
[00:17:42]
One Final and One CBB
[00:28:15]
Worldbuilding in Wicked and Gladiator II
[00:49:13]
The Martini
[00:58:30]
Outro
Episode Links and Show Info
- Wicked (2024) – IMDb
- Gladiator II (2024) – IMDb
- Edward Randolph – IMDb
- Anthony Smith – IMDb
- Color Decision List Explained – blog – Lowepost
- Ready Player One (2018) – IMDb
- Spectre (2015) – IMDb
- Gravity (2013) – IMDb
- Sherlock Holmes (2009) – IMDb
The Martini
Todd – The Wild Robot (2024) – IMDb
Ed – Wicked: Tiny Desk Concert
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024) – IMDb
Anthony – Old Masters Academy
Jenny – A Smoky Mountain Christmas (TV Movie 1986) – IMDb
A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986 TV Movie, 2022 HD Circle TV Broadcast Edit)
Rob – Clarkson’s Farm (TV Series 2021– ) – IMDb
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