What the hell happened with CATS? | VFX Notes Podcast Ep 62

(Chapters available) This week Ian and I reviewed the now ’legendary’ film CATS from 2019. We discuss the film, the VFX process, the compositing challenges, the backlash after the trailer, the technology, the relationship of the Director with the VFX vendors, the Oscars’s bake-off, and so much more. Enjoy Visit befores & after for more: Chapters: 00:00:00 - intro 00:00:32 - a word from our sponsor 00:01:22 - podcast begins 00:02:11 - we review CATS 00:11:35 - that trailer, oh boy! 00:12:28 - a very good Blu-ray edition 00:13:01 - the original concept art is very beautiful 00:15:10 - the many attempts to make this film 00:16:44 - the Chemical Brothers music video and The Mill’s test 00:21:10 - let’s be honest, the film has some amazing CGI 00:22:28 - some incredible stats and shot count 00:23:12 - the challenges of leaving the actor’s real face 00:26