Fight Club 25th Anniversary | CGI, photogrammetry, fat suits and soap | VFX Notes Podcast Ep 65

Today, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fight Club. In this special episode of the VFX Notes Podcast, we discuss this groundbreaking film directed by David Fincher and talk about photogrammetry, fat suits, soap, and, of course, the amazing CGI and VFX from @bufvfx923 @DigitalDomainDD and Blue Sky. Enjoy. Chapters 00:00:00 - intro 00:00:40 - a word from our sponsors 00:01:50 - the podcast begins 00:04:52 - our first viewing of FIGHT CLUB 00:11:56 - the DVD is like film school 00:28:47 - Jeff Cronenweth and the visual style 00:37:23 - the manny takes of Fincher 00:41:27 - Kevin Tod Haug’s amazing work 00:43:20 - it would be nominated if it was today 00:45:24 - shaders and radiosity 00:48:03 - Photogrammetry and BUF 00:53:07 - previz 00:57:08 - the virtual camera moves like the kitchen scenes 01:00:45 - BUF VFX and the sex shots 01:06:19 - the age of CG tests 01:09:48 - the plane crash 01:13:48 - high rise collapse 01:21:49 - having fewer artists for a longer time 01:23:49 - Peter Ramnsey’s animatics 01:24:23 - The cave animal 01:27:08 - one of the first behind the scenes featuring HDR spheres and grey balls 01:31:03 - the Titanic breath leftovers 01:33:15 - the gunshot 01:37:14 - the Furni shot 01:39:44 - the opening credits 01:45:43 - Meat Loaf’s Fat Suit 01:50:00 - Members and Patreon credits ------------------------------------- If you like our podcast, consider supporting the show on Patreon and get the show 3 days before everyone else. You can support us here: ------------------------------------- All my Nuke compositing courses are 50% OFF right now, no discount code is necessary, just go directly to checkout! I’ve also done a special bundle for those of you who want to buy both courses. Sign up today: I hope you can join our amazing community of 2400 students. ------------------------------------- befores & afters magazine is available directly from Amazon in PRINT. Find the issue you’re looking for below: ------------------------------------- Or join this channel to get access to the perks: EditorsKeys keyboard affiliate link: OmniScope software 15% Code: Hugo’s-Desk Lumina Labs affiliate link: Code: HUGOSDESK #FightClub #VFX #CGI