Independence Day: Creating Reality
Thomas C. Grane
2000 • 30m
A look into the making of the state of the art special effects for the film Independence Day (1996). This crew spent a long time creating these 400 plus effects shots, and ended up winning an Academy ...
Cast
Michael R. JoyceHimself - Model Shop Supervisor
Bob HurrieHimself - VFX Production Supervisor
Joe ViskocilHimself - Miniature Pyrotechnics / Mechanical Effects Supervisor (as Joseph Viskocil)
James BalsamHimself - Motion Control Camera Operator
Tricia Henry AshfordHerself - Digital Effects Supervisor / Producer (as Tricia Ashford)
Tara Handy TurnerHerself - Computer Graphic Supervisor
Hartmut EngelHimself - Unit Digital Animation Supervisor
Rob BredowHimself - Technical Supervisor: Vision Art
Josh RoseHimself - Digital Producer: Vision Art
Andrea D'AmicoHerself - Digital VFX Supervisor: P.O.P.
Lawrence LittletonHimself - Digital Compositor: P.O.P.