Added 2016-08-04 17:27:37 +0000 UTC
Here's an older Space Cop behind the scenes photo we just found. The opening shot of future Milwaukee was a matte painting done on plexi-glass by Jim from Canada, which was layered on top of an actual photo of Milwaukee. You can also see we put some miniature trees out of focus in the foreground to give the shot some depth. Later in post, Colin from Canada added cgi cars flying through the sky as well as water rippling on the lake.
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One of the best shots in the movie that doesn't feature Rich Evans
Gary Probert
2017-04-19 18:41:04 +0000 UTCSo glad you guys went old school with this.
Chris Rothgeb
2016-08-14 04:01:56 +0000 UTCThis is so cool.
2016-08-06 12:47:55 +0000 UTCThat's wonderful :)
Matt P
2016-08-06 02:39:09 +0000 UTCPhysical matte paintings on glass were a common technique until CGI took over. Jim was the one who really wanted to do an old school matte painting.
Red Letter Media
2016-08-04 23:43:40 +0000 UTCDid you come up with this technique? Well done! And how fun!
Bahareh
2016-08-04 23:28:25 +0000 UTCVery cool; thanks for sharing! Actually, there is a shortage of VFX dudes here in the Vancouver area. I always see postings for high profile jobs at places like ILM Vancouver!
Jessie Leigh
2016-08-04 23:01:30 +0000 UTCLook at those damned canuks, taking all our good fx jobs
Chase
2016-08-04 21:26:52 +0000 UTCClassic Jim and Colin, wearing sandals and being blurry.
Jon G
2016-08-04 19:15:13 +0000 UTCDon't forget about the coffee!
Danny Vozzolo
2016-08-04 19:14:13 +0000 UTCWait, aren't you supposed to sit in front of that monitor and say "faster and more intense" while counting your money like Lucas?
Montague Films
2016-08-04 17:29:35 +0000 UTC
