The director shares his experiences working on major films like 'TRON Legacy' and an upcoming F1 movie. He discusses the challenges and intricacies of visual effects, emphasizing the importance of blending practical and CGI effects. For 'TRON Legacy', much of the film was practically shot, despite its heavy reliance on CGI. The futuristic elements required intense planning and storyboarding, with over 3,500 storyboards used in his latest project.
He recounts how a pivotal scene, where a character sees the sunrise for the first time, was captured naturally without heavy visual effects, marking it as a significant accomplishment.
In his F1 film, the director focuses on immersing audiences in the racing world, innovating with a new camera system evolved from 'Top Gun Maverick'. This blend of real-world events and high-quality visual effects creates a seamless and thrilling cinematic experience, blurring the line between fact and fiction.
Additionally, the director is inspired by practical filmmaking and longs to create films where the story's authenticity is reinforced by the method of shooting, often using hidden visual effects to maintain realism. His passion lies in tackling big ideas within sci-fi, blending new technology with storytelling to deliver unique experiences.
His work on various films showcases a dedication to pushing the limits of filmmaking, ensuring audiences see something novel. With a love for science fiction, he aims to create worlds that blend real and imagined elements seamlessly and excitingly.