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A blogtacular blog filled with words, images, and whipped cream on top. Written by Todd Vaziri.

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Acting Through a Mask

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As a kid watching this bit of performance by David Prowse in "Return of the Jedi", I was absolutely convinced that Vader's ...
Wednesday, November 06, 2019

Pretend Disney+ Artwork

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Disney has been tweeting artwork for each of the movies and TV shows that will be available to stream on its new network, Disney+. One ...
Sunday, November 03, 2019

I Was on the Light the Fuse Podcast

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update 5/28/2025: Because of some shenanigans with their server/parent company, my episodes are no longer on the main podcast feed. Grrr. ...
Thursday, October 10, 2019

Twin Suns Setting and Beyond: The Perfect Star Wars Shots

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Hal Hickel and I had a lot of fun talking with Ashley Barry-Biancuzzo about our favorite shots from the "Star Wars" movie serie...
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Designing the Look of the Blockade Runner Engines from "Rogue One"

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"Rogue One" (2016), visual effects by ILM. Visual effects supervisor John Knoll. Lighting by Tom Martinek, compositing by Tod...
Sunday, March 10, 2019

One Visual Effects Shot from "Pirates 2"

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  "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (2006), visual effects by ILM. Visual effects supervisor John Knoll. Winner...
Friday, March 08, 2019

A "Fury Road" Appreciation

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MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015) pic.twitter.com/BKcCLAlhJS — ULTRAKiLLBLAST (@ultrakillblast) March 1, 2019 We take this movie for gra...
Thursday, March 07, 2019

Breaking Down a Visual Effects Shot from "Inferno"

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"Inferno" (1999), visual effects by Banned from the Ranch Entertainment. Visual effects supervisor Van Ling, compositing/layout...
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Oscar Pool Ballot, 91st Academy Awards

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It's time for the  Awesomest Oscar Pool Ballot In The History Of Oscar Pool Ballots. Every year  I create a special ballot based on a t...
Monday, February 04, 2019

Scenes From Movies with Music From Other Movies

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The amazing armored car chase from "The Dark Knight" (2008) was presented without any musical score from Hans Zimmer, so I alwa...
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Saturday, February 02, 2019

Who is the Mystery Person Behind Han Solo? SOLVED!

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It’s time for another edition of your favorite movie game show, “Wait, That Was Always There? No, Way!” Here’s a scene from “Star W...
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

"Jaws" De-Dioptered

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direct YouTube link Over on Twitter , we have fun pointing out split diopter shots in movies; shots that contain two fi...
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

91st Academy Award Nominees for Visual Effects

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The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards have been announced. As always, the nominees were determined by the visual effects branch of the Ac...
Monday, January 21, 2019

Visual Effects Bake-Off for the 91st Academy Awards

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Visual Effects Branch Academy Governors John Knoll, Craig Barron and Richard Edlund talk to the “Solo” visual effects leadership team Pat...

VES Announces Nominations for 17th VES Awards

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The nominees for the 17th Visual Effects Society Awards were announced, and the two biggest feature film nomination earners were "A...
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