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New VFX Notes episode on the visual effects of ‘Sinners’

November 5, 2026

All the big shots, sequences and technologies covered.

Hugo and Ian take a deep dive into the visual effects of VFX Oscar-nominated Sinners, including behind-the-scenes looks at the practical makeup effects, the digital makeup effects, and the head replacement work done with the Halo rig and machine learning techniques.

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