Sunday, May 3, 2009
♥ Oh how my eyes don't deceive me
So they say we will enter a time where our past will be erased before it's even been written. It's no surprise that technology is advancing rapidly. One thing that bugs me most about technology advancing is this little thing called CGI. Now don't get me wrong, it has some good uses, but for me and all of those other makeup artist out there, whom have worked or are working towards film artistry, know what I mean. It means the possibility of not have a job in the future. Will it be in our time? Possibly. But this is one reason we can thank the economy for being so shitty. It's allowed more makeup artist to be hired over expensive computer geeks. I do also know, if I want to get ahead, this is a trade I'm going to need to learn if I want to have a shot at showing them what I've got. So, here's the the future.
Although, I do have a point here. If anyone knows me well, they know my direct inspiration and passion from the classic horror films of the 20's, 30's, and 40's. One of those being "The Wolf Man" (1941). I was enthralled and suspicious when I heard the remake of this movie was near. Then I found out the talented Rick Baker was to be the head special effects makeup artist, and my hair stood on end. This meant the possibility of a realistically scary new-age version of The Wolf Man, created by someone who undoubtedly understood the background and importance of staying true to originality. I was stoked needless to say!
Then I saw this video from Comic Con, and was brought right back down. In it he reveals the hardships of Hollywood and the pressure to use CGI. He definitely doesn't hide his somewhat dislike for Hollywood's 'quick fix'. But that doesn't come without a price.
Even though technology may be advanced in our day and age, realism, and pure talent is not deceived by the naked eye. The slip of a pixel, and the blur of a photoshop, won't stop my eyes from seeing the computer construction. Take for instance in the Wolverine movie I saw tonight. Sure, there were dazzling stunts, and amazing backdrops, and even unbelievable mutant abilities displayed. But these eyes don't lie. I sat there scrutinizing every chance Wolverine released his shiny blades, laughing inside to the shade of steel they chose to shade them. When the addition of a prosthetic piece painted in silver metal could have made a less expensive and more believable transgression. So, until the computer can be undetectable (which it probably is after these 10 minutes of typing) I will not stop supporting those out there who work blood, sweat and tears into their tangible work. Nor will I stop striving to be better than technology.
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