ILM’s Grady Cofer and Hal Hickel break down the visual effects in s3 of ‘The Mandalorian’
Including...Grogu and IG-12!
ILM’s Hal Hickel on how nostalgia and CG backlash can affect the perception of VFX
The ILM animation director gave this fantastic talk at VIEW Conference this year.
b&a podcast: Rose Duignan and Hal Hickel on the history of ILM
The early days of ILM, the practical-to-digital transition, and the latest innovations at the studio.
Some people have wondered if the Dark Troopers might be stop-motion
They were not, but 'The Mandalorian's' anim supe thought it was a fun observation.
How ILM kept much of the Krayt dragon hidden in s2 of ‘The Mandalorian’
Also, a special celebration of banthas.
Come hang out with ‘Mandalorian’ animation supervisor Hal Hickel
He'll be sharing stories from the show in a special preview of VIEW Conference.
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How the right school helped this FX artist land a credit on ‘Sinners’
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