'The Mandalorian and Grogu' VFX Supervisor John Knoll on Blending Virtual Production with Old-School Hollywood Techniques
By
Hugh Hart
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Summary
An interview with "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" VFX supervisor John Knoll, who discusses the show's blend of cutting-edge virtual production techniques with old-school Hollywood practical effects. Knoll explains director Jon Favreau's philosophy of using the best tool for the job while maintaining a handcrafted look. The article also touches on the film's $176 million global box office and mentions a Scorsese cameo.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled'Best tool for the job' — that's always been the credo for this show.
With the one twist being that [director] Jon [Favreau] really likes having a bit of a handcrafted look.
Jon's philosophy is that it...
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