Inside ILM: The Making of The Creator

[@enchihouse]

The Tracking and Roto Painting team, are the maestros on this one, wizardly stuff

[@d0ntreply]

now openai's sora has come along and has made everyone believe that they can become the next great hollywood director lol. this is real art. this was made by hard working humans working their butts off day in and day out. this is what i want to see. congrats again to ILM.

[@kabeltelevizio]

Yet, if Sora would have made this, most people wouldn't even care.

[@deadstar44]

At first, I was flabbergasted by Sora and its impact killing the need for video artists and VFX artists overnight but when you watch the result of the prompts, it still shows how the artists still have a place because SORA can't produce a movie with specific shots being edited together from different angles in specific lighting settings, basically the difference between a birthday party shot by your mom unedited and a party scene from The Godfather being carefully edited by an artist revieweing every single shots to build a specific sequences. The videos that are currently generated by SORA are so devoid of any artistry showcased in this BTS whatsoever, you still need artists with a sense of vision, style and framing a narrative through image movements and editing so the beholder can feel something genuine emotions out of it that isn't just "WOW, That fake thing looks so real" for 30 seconds then just forgets about it. Can Sora actually produce a whole narrative movie with a script, digital actors and edit it all altogether like it came from the vision of a singular director and cinematographer? That's the difference with producing a single AI frame like Midjourney for concept art stills but engineer a whole movie in prompts without a single artist supervising the result and edit it in a coherent human form? I don't think so...yet.

[@evilspoons]

This was a B- movie plot paired with absolutely A+ cinematography, visual effects, design, and talent. While it's not my favourite, I'm glad it exists, I'm impressed by the creativity and effort that went into it, and I am keen to see what these people do next.

[@bbtizzle77]

B- is generous 😂

[@EthanHarket]

They added all those effects in post without any tracking markers, and they all looked seamless. CGI has made lightyears of progress in a very short time. When you have a clear understanding of your technology and how to use it - the sky is the limit.

[@ODHunte]

They did have tracking markers. They had black dots on the side of the faces of the actors. What they said was they had minimal tracking. Ultimately this is genius work from ILM and the team.

[@HollywoodCGFX]

I don't think the candid shots had any tracking data.@@ODHunte

[@robertdouble559]

Naturally occurring trackers in the texture of the ground, the wood of buildings etc are totally fine for use as tracking markers these days. Anything that doesn't move around in the wind. Even easily accessible software such as adobe after effects has been able to this kind of tracking for 15+ years. For tracking of the heads, a tool such as KeenTools GeoTracker would get you pretty close without markers.

[@aidanknight]

@@ODHunte On some main characters, yes, but quite a lot of the "extras" were comped on without tracking markers iirc. It's very exciting for the future of VFX if this is what's possible now.

[@GeremyDeMelo]

Please forward that message (and this video) to the Marvel crew 😅

[@EthanHarket]

Where it really shines though is the combination of shooting on/at amazing locations and the CGI being integrated into that footage so incredibly well. Most creative people assume VFX artists just push a bunch of buttons and use special software to make the output image. However, like everything there is an art to VFX. And your way one of the most creative and originalapproach VFX. Thanks for sharing your video!

[@bigsnap5]

ILM has just added another notch to it's already crowded belt. The Visual effects where the best part of this movie for me. ILM has truly distinguished itself in this industry as well as any other company has distinguished itself in any other industry. Much respect.

[@AnthonyHortin]

Quite possibly my favourite film that I watched last year. The vfx were just incredible. Outstanding work from everyone at ILM 👏👏👏

[@DavoGalavotti]

Astounding work. I became obsessed with this movie (watched 3 times on IMAX). What Garret and his team and everyone at ILM have accomplished is truly remarkable. I think it’s going to set the tone for creating a level of authenticity in service of great storytelling, something the Sci-fi genre was in desperate need of.

[@Gamepunt_be]

Those full robot replacements (like the police bots) was done without markers?! Wild! I never ever would have guessed 😳

[@ImTweeZy]

99% characters had tracking dots that they removed to make this promo look more impressive but you can see it in one of the plates when they wipe the different layers

[@PrinceGastronome]

This film better win the Oscar.

[@ODHunte]

*This is quite possibly my favourite scifi movie of all time. Certainly I’ve learnt the most from this film out of anything I’ve watched. Bought the book, bought the movie too! Of course the BTS inspired the Heavy duty Gimbal L bracket but also Gareth and team inspired thousands of filmmakers in many ways. And of course the visual effects are simply breathtaking. Thank you team for such innovative and all encompassing work!*

[@480brad]

Amazing talent!

[@ezy.doesit]

congratulations to ILM and Gareth! this movie is beautiful, it will become a classic!

[@phly007]

They literally took the pages right of a manga and made it into a live action movie, probably best looking sci-fi movie

[@FernandoPhillipi]

Amazing work. I loved the location scouting part of it and how those unscripted, organic shots were implemented in the final cut, that really added richness to the story. Amazing collaborative work between the different departments.

[@valmirclaudino]

Another awesome work. ILM, as always, the best of the best!!! 👏👏

[@DesertPunks]

This remains one of my favorite films of all time. I fully believe the methods developed/applied in The Creator will go on to inform the future of filmmaking.

[@rano12321]

The tracking, matchmove and the roto team deserves a weeklong holiday in the Bahamas with every food they could ask for after this movie.

[@WhiteWolf496]

Y'all do incredible work. The Creator is stunning, probably my pick for VFX although I'd still love to see the Godzilla Minus One team win too.

[@Harleycactor]

One of my favorite movies of all time. Im a VFX nerd and do my own minor ones from time to time. I bought this movie the second it became available on digits. I get how amazing the tracking and roto team as well as the design and composite teams where. What I'm curious about is, did they shoot a clean plate for every shot that had a sim character robot or Alfie in it? cuz once you roto out something its gone, and the models for the heads where see thru to the environment behind it, soooo how was that filled if not with a clean plate? Is that what the scene painter does when painting in different parts of the scene, and how the hell does it blend so well and then get tracked? lol

[@Himball]

This is amazing. Truly! Idk if there’s anyone out there who has imagined so many stories and want to put them to life. I’m aiming to make a short film.. something sci-fi. Im not good at vfx but im good at making the story and filming. If there’s anyone who’s willing to tell their own story let’s create something together !

[@folders_apries]

You guys are so inspiring!

[@Grey_mind]

Insane work. Motivation🔥

[@ThirdGateProduction]

Stunning film, fantastic VFX. One of the most beautiful film of the last decade! 👏

[@Rixynator]

Amazing vfx, story and cinematography.

[@faizmansoori9714]

Legend Work👍

[@SeniorAdrian]

Amazing breakdowns guys.

[@filmmakersworld]

Love it! More pls 🎉❤🫶🙌

[@Pixldg]

It's Magic as always 😃

[@biano3d]

HELL YEAH...🤘BRING IT ON !!!

[@tyleradams3490]

That looks like so much fun to pull off!!! I really want to be put to that challenge on a project.

[@graefx]

Easily one of the most beautiful scifi movies in recent memory.

[@furyaraze]

how tf they replace the bg before vfx shot to after....im very curious.

[@Clayton_Graul]

Movie of the Year! so under ratted.

[@peaceloveforever88]

BIG UP for my BEST Favorite Directors Georges LUCAS, Gareth Edwards, Paul VEROVEN, John FAVREAU Mickael BAY, Ridley SCOTT, James CAMERON, JJ-ABRAMS, Rob COHEN and much more

[@REaDComicsau]

All filmmakers should take lessons from The Creator.

[@Ptirel-Luna-Paul]

WOW, niiice!!!

[@TheMovieRabbitHole]

Ready when you are, Raoul

[@Hasan-t3e4o]

Hello ILM, how are you? Please tell us if you used 3ds max or not because these VFX are stunning. Thanks

[@sukhmeet8665]

Really amazing

[@Arwanotes]

Did they do two different shots, I mean the main object and the background? So that when the main object is cropped, the background is not affected?

[@ababala3713]

Robotic camera with dolly?

[@peaceloveforever88]

ILM is the VFX Origin Creator

[@24enyo]

Woooowwww soo cool

[@marvelfoxmorty5057]

The VFX was definitely very massively well done, for $80Mill its worth every penny... It's very unfortunate that the marketing wasn't successful as expected even though the movie has a solid plot

[@TempoMotions]

WOOOOOOO

[@ILMVFX]

🤖🤖🤖

[@orlando.l5135]

This is too cool

[@jonesnax]

This was a relatively "cheap" movie, but the effects are so amazing! And puts Hollywood mega-movies to shame

[@Superjeanmarc]

The VFX and visual universe of this film is just perfect ... Such a pitty the story is so bad.. that ending is almost unbearable ...

[@robertalexanderquinn9044]

Let’s goooooooooo 😍🫶🏽

[@ILMVFX]

🦾🦾🦾

[@guillermovaccarezza7105]

So I understand that VFX in this movie werea cheaper because they filmed in locations and whitout tracking marks or mocap suits... how is this not the new standard of filming? I mean...cheaper, faster and seamless. The tech to track and replace is obviously not an issue

I'm still shocked that this was mostly filmed with FX3 cameras...

[@Rocky-zv1yk]

Bloody brilliant movie.

[@ELCoN_FX]

4:04 OMG 'trickss'??''..come on!! You guys never reveal the secrets for tracking without markers!!

[@wewantmoreparty]

❤

[@kxmode]

An excellent movie that feels very much like something Isaac Asimov and Arthur C Clarke would write if they were alive today.

[@raredreamfootage]

But would ILM do it again and for the same price?

[@stormveil]

The movie looked incredible hats off to everyone involved. Shame about the story tho :(

[@trainsplanesmore]

CGI + LED Walls = Today's Visual Effects.

[@MarkFilipAnthony]

we have so much to thank George Lucas for

[@ddmorales]

Visually one of the greatest scifi films so far. Sadly the storyline and directing was the opposite.

[@peaceloveforever88]

Hi Andrew Roberts

[@WITFITMAN.]

LOVE LOVE SCIFI 😎🍿🥤💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@ILMVFX]

🦾🦾🦾

[@JonsPassion]

ILM?

[@ImTweeZy]

i watched a 8 minute video where a lot of talking was done and nothing was said

[@rt.]

visually the movie is amazing, simply immense work by artists. too bad it's a bad story, gareth edwards should focus being a director instead of trying to be a writer.

[@peaceloveforever88]

Hello KATH Farrar bluff

[@SpencerRayFitch]

My only problem with this film from a look standpoint was that it had too much grain. The movie wasn't sharp or crisp enough and that's because they filmed on the Sony fx9. The grain and lack of detail is more noticeable on the 4k disc.

[@pendaco]

Imo it made it look more believable. I really can't stand that clean digital look so many movies have these days..

[@jeremy_woods]

I can tell you they added it in post. It wasn't from shooting on the FX9, they actually used the FX3 with a couple old Kowa anamorphic lenses. I've shot on 2 FX3's since they came out and I've never had noise issues unless I strayed way off the base ISO's when they were new to me.

[@NoshannaJJ]

They shot majority of the movie with the FX3 while the FX9 only utilized when they were shooting in The Volume

[@SpencerRayFitch]

Ah ok, thanks for clarifying!@@NoshannaJJ

[@gosztonnyino]

@@jeremy_woods in a talk for ShotDeck they mentioned shooting a lot in ISO 12800 especially because they liked the grain

[@joesmithebike385]

The title says "Inside ILM," but all I see is talking heads boasting about how great they are and how amazing the movie is. It feels cheap and uninspired-there’s nothing engaging or insightful about this "Inside ILM" segment.

[@2424rocket]

This video contains very little information that we haven’t heard 1000 times before about this movie… I was hoping we’re going to go into depth of how the effects really happened. You showed before and after, but there was almost no information about how we got from .A to point B. Mediocre video at the most. Give us details details details. Otherwise what’s the point?