Reel Logix Inc CEO lends technical expertise to Around The World in 80 days.

February 2004 - A modern, big-budget adventure film, such as Frank Coraci's release of Around the World in 80 Days, can have hundreds of visual effects (VFX) shots. Using this film as an example, the DGA's Special Projects and AD/UPM/TC Visual Effects/Digital Technology Committee presented a seminar that explored managing the production of such VFX work.

The panel comprised Susan Zwerman, VFX Producer on Around The World in 80 Days; Bill Westenhofer, Rhythm & Hues VFX Supervisor; Derek Spears, VFX supervisor. Reel Logix CEO, Randy McGowan, who managed digital dailies and communication for the project, explained the challenges of implementing those systems with existing film production software.

The period 1860 film, produced by Walden Media, was shot in five countries - Thailand, Germany, England, Austria and China - presenting cultural and logistical challenges.

McGowan explained the various technical challenges of providing digital dailies to and communicating with teams working in far-off locations. On the communication side, McGowan described the use of Virtual Production Office (VPO) systems which allow, through a secure website, team/crew members access to contact info, as well as to uploaded files, such as budgets, location photos and even large VFX shots. He noted it was important to get everyone on the team to "buy-in" and utilize the system in order to eliminate paper distribution.
Director's Gulid of America | CRAFT| VFX: Around the World in 80 Days | VOL 28-6: February 2004
- by Matt Hurwitz

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