Popular Mechanics Top 10 F/X Movies

innerSpaceman · 01-03-2007, 09:30 AM

Well then, to be technical about it, the use of computers to perform camera moves for optical effects is NOT a "digital" effect. Thus Star Wars is not legitimately included.

Alex · 01-03-2007, 10:33 AM

It is an effect that wouldn't be possible without the intervention of computers. Is there an industry definition of "digital" special effects?

CP, they had to list Polar Express because nobody wants to be reminded of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.

One thing I notice is how an emphasis on special effects and good movies seems to be somewhat exclusive. While many on the list are entertaining movies in a mindless way, there is only one that I would qualify as a good movie. And several that were absolutely abysmal.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-03-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

CP, they had to list Polar Express because nobody wants to be reminded of [i]Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.

Heh. Or Jar Jar Binks, for that matter.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	It is an effect that wouldn't be possible without the intervention of computers. Is there an industry definition of "digital" special effects? CP, they had to list Polar Express because nobody wants to be reminded of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. One thing I notice is how an emphasis on special effects and good movies seems to be somewhat exclusive. While many on the list are entertaining movies in a mindless way, there is only one that I would qualify as a good movie. And several that were absolutely abysmal.
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