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In this segment of my interview with Q Park - now a talented compositor credited on this year’s summer blockbuster Deadpool and Wolverine - we explored the complexity of visual effects and why many people don’t fully appreciate the effort involved.
Q made an insightful point: “You may know what it looks like, but do you know how it was made?”
It’s easy to forget that a single VFX shot can involve dozens of skilled artists across various departments. There are CG artists building models, lighting teams ensuring realistic lighting, compositors blending all elements together, and many more specialists working behind the scenes. Without understanding the process, it’s easy to miss the incredible effort that goes into creating even a single frame.
I compared it to building a house.
If you had the skills to build one beautiful house by yourself, that’s great, but what if you needed to build 50, 100, or even 200 houses? If it takes two years to finish one house, building an entire village on your own would take forever.
Visual effects work the same way. One talented artist might create an amazing shot, but if it takes months to finish, the movie will never be completed. That’s why teams of specialists come together, each contributing their skills to the larger project. For a movie like Avengers with thousands of shots, this teamwork is essential.
And it’s not just one film being worked on at a time. Companies like DNEG could have 12 to 20 projects in progress, all requiring attention. Managing feedback for every shot across multiple productions is a huge challenge. One piece of feedback can send many people back to revise their work, which costs time and resources. Efficiency is critical in making sure everything stays on track.
It’s not only about artistic talent. It’s also about coordination. Once you understand the process, you gain a much deeper appreciation for the incredible work that goes into every frame.
Check out the video for more insights into how this all comes together.
Missed the previous parts? Catch up here:
Listen to Part 1 Here : https://lnkd.in/grEDnfGU
Listen to Part 2 Here : https://lnkd.in/gMft_RCV
Listen to Part 3 Here : https://lnkd.in/g4A2mBfv
Listen to Part 4 Here : https://lnkd.in/gRCJT8ts
Listen to Part 5 Here : https://lnkd.in/gUEyRu5g
Listen to Part 6 Here : https://lnkd.in/gDgSBPrC
P.S. Have you ever thought about the number of people involved in creating a single VFX shot? What part of the process do you find the most surprising?