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CGI in TFA

Discussion in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' started by PoeReyme, Dec 31, 2015.

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    I've seen TFA 3 times now, and I love it. Disney and JJ Abrams have brought back the old school feel of the original triology! I love the real sets and locations verses the green screen video game feel of the prequels where Lucas lost his mojo and surrounded himself by a bunch of yes men, and we ended up with Jar Jar Binks. The franchise is now in good hands.
     
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    ...by remaking Lucas' first film.
     
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    Its a saga, not a franchise. Franchise is a word used by accountants and bankers. ;)
     
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    Yeah thats like.. just your opinion man.
     
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    There is alot...

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    Oh I don't mind the CGI in this film. JJ Abrams knows how to use it properly, as he has done in this film and his other work. Those CGI additions in the OT, now that's a different story... But beyond the scope of this thread so I won't go down that road.
     
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    Only where it was greatly necessary
     
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    more examples...

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    I'm surprised I haven't seen any pictures of lense flares in this thread lol
     
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    Digital Falcon and BB-8 are also used...

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    I must admit, I don't think TFA would've been as successful if JJ Abrams didn't use a lot of CGI. As film technology has advanced, so have our standards. And people are very picky, for better or for worse. What's important is that CGI enhances the story, not the other way around.
     
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    Falcon chase...

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    Try fitting the CGI from the prequels into one thread... I don't think your hard drive can store that many pictures.
     
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    yup but doesn't mean it is bad. :)
     
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    Nothing wrong with blending cgi and practical but the rathtars took me out of the movie for the part they were in it. I didnt expect there to be no cgi creatures (we already knew about Snoke and Maz) but that contrast was a little overwhelming. Very minor gripe since I'm very pro TFA.
     
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    Most of those images are ones were CGI is quite clearly needed... did you really think they'd build a full size star destroyer or real flying Tie Fighters?
     
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    I really disliked the CGI when Finn and Poe escaped in the TIE fighter, it really looked sub-par compared to the rest. Its like they were trying too hard to make it look like the concept art and got away from photorealism.. Maz Kanata also looked FAR from photorealistic and i'm worried as to how Snoke will look in the flesh.
     
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    What? The spaceships are CGI?

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    I love these threads when someone who dislikes TFA makes ridiculous arguments that are easily explained.
     
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