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Ratatouille And Beowulf Make Visual Effects Oscar Short List
Just the other day here on The Movie Blog we had a little discussion if visual effects artists who work on Animated Features should also be considered for the VFX Oscar right along with those who work on live action films. Personally, I think the answer to that question is yes, because the VFX artists get handed the footage just like they do in live action films, and then have to digitally put in the effects around the footage (animated footage or live action footage). Some people disagree, and I can understand why they think that way.
But it seems like the notion of VFX artists on animated films getting props right along side of those who work on live action is gaining popularity, and the Oscar short list has been revealed, and 2 animated films are on the list. Ratatouille and Beowulf.
Now, it’s a foregone conclusion what film will will best visual effects… or at least SHOULD win… Transformers. That’s a no brainer. However, I do think Beowulf deserves to be on this list. Forget for a moment about the animated characters and animated environments. The visual effects were pretty mind blowing and should be recognized.
Still, neither Beowulf or Ratatouille will actually get NOMINATED for the Oscar, since the 3 films will be Transformers, Pirates 3 and probably Spider-Man 3. But it’s good to see their inclusion on the short list.
What is that picture taken from that accompanies the story?
that’s grendel from Beowulf.
John, it’s not necessarily a no-brainer that Transformers should and will win. If Davy Jones won it for Pirates 2, who’s to say he won’t win it for Pirates 3? It’s between those two films for sure, but don’t be too quick to hand the trophy to Optimus Prime:)
Sunshine will win the vfx oscar. Transformers doesn’t have an vfx shot where the camera is still enough to see the work.
Anyone watch that TMZ show. I’ve seen it and it is pretty sad to watch how excited these people get seeing celebrities eating or shopping and stuff.
woops this was meant for the wesley snipes paparazzi post :)
Aw man you ruined it for me. I haven’t even seen Beowulf yet. Now I know what one of the bad guys looks like. Nah, just kidding, I saw the film already. How would this category compete with Best animated feature film of the year or Achievement in visual effects?
I honestly think that Pirates 3, Transformers, and Beowulf will get noms. Spider Man 3 had horrible VFX outside of sandman. Pirates 3 will win it.