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I just watched Alien again recently and had the same thought. It looks infinitely better and more realistic than anything made in the last few years. We should
by eigenvalue 5y ago
I just watched Alien again recently and had the same thought. It looks infinitely better and more realistic than anything made in the last few years. We should go back to using models and miniatures and restrict the computer to things like automated camera control.
- lovehashbrowns 5y agoWhy would we stop progress on a technology just because it’s not perfect? Particularly on something as subjective as this. This attitude is prevalent in some of the weirdest fields but oddly enough I don’t see anyone saying we should stop flight because the leg room in modern planes isn’t great. Although I’m curious what your thoughts would’ve been had you been around to see the Wright brothers on their first flight. Or the first cell phone that came in a suitcase. Or the first camera that was just a photo sensitive plate and a hole for a lens. How would any of this had been improved if people just gave up the second they realized something about the technology wasn’t perfect?
- nicce 5y agoHmph. Isn't CGI just different path? We could have improved miniatures as well. Maybe technology to produce them or use with CGI. It is not so binary. Computers are no the only technology we know.
- lovehashbrowns 5y agoOkay but I've never said we should stop using practical effects. I don't see any point in trying to limit artists in what technology they can or can't use.