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IMDbNR199815mUnited States of America

Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor

Synopsis

Special Effects Supervisor Jeff Okun gives an overview of his responsibilities on Sphere, and takes us through some of the techniques used to create the illusions that sell the film, from storyboards and concept drawings through scaled miniatures and CGI. The segment ends with Elkins giving some advice for those who might want a career in the special effects industry.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Gaines
Original Title
Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
15m
Production Studios
Acoustic Visions Inc., Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Gaines

Department Leadership Roster

Jonathan Gaines

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor about?

Special Effects Supervisor Jeff Okun gives an overview of his responsibilities on Sphere, and takes us through some of the techniques used to create the illusions that sell the film, from storyboards and concept drawings through scaled miniatures and CGI. The segment ends with Elkins giving some advice for those who might want a career in the special effects industry.

Who directed Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor?

Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor was directed by Jonathan Gaines.

Who stars in Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor?

The principal cast of Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor includes Jeffrey A. Okun.

When was Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor released and how long is it?

Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 15m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor?

Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).