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Commentary, behind-the-scenes features, bloopers: What did we lose when we said goodbye to DVDs? (english.elpais.com)
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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Totally agree that qualified people can do good or even great CGI. But the reason everything is CGI these days - and why end credits are getting longer and why budgets are going through the roof while VFX firms are going bankrupt - is because it allows executives to send shots back over and over to get "fixed."

This is a real problem in the VFX field, and leads to a ton of burnout. They even have a term for it: "Pixel fucked."

[–] rottingleaf 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This seems a business problem. Something in the contract should make it impossible to just go on until such a person likes what they get. Maybe pay per time. I dunno.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It is definitely a business problem. I deal with similar sorts of contract work and we always put in clauses about rework and going over time and I've got strict restrictions on what work I'm supposed to do. (Actually dealing with this now, honestly. Customer wants extra work done and I need to get approval for it.)

The problem is the VFX firms are at a disadvantage when dealing with studios. The studios have the work and all the lawyers, so they have the power in negotiations. If they studio says do more work and the VFX firm doesn't they'll get blackballed and go out of business.

[–] rottingleaf 1 points 3 months ago

The problem is the VFX firms are at a disadvantage when dealing with studios. The studios have the work and all the lawyers, so they have the power in negotiations. If they studio says do more work and the VFX firm doesn’t they’ll get blackballed and go out of business.

So you're saying there are greener pastures outside big cinematography?..

Maybe joking, maybe not.