Visual Effects in Film

For years I’ve been fascinated by how visual effects technology has advanced storytelling in motion pictures.  As a kid, I was first introduced to this with Return of the Jedi.  I’ve never been the biggest fan of the Star Wars films, but I watched them to see just how someone’s imagination was translated for everyone else to enjoy.  The film that changed everything for me was E.T.  I was 8 years old, and although I had no career ambitions, I knew I wanted to create things using my own imagination.  Fast-forward 26 years, and my work as an editor has allowed me to do just that.  Both in my personal and professional work, I’m allowed the freedom to create while earning a living.  Not bad.  When you have the time, take a look at the Michael Bay website and the “Reels” section of the Digital Domain website.  One provides a unique look at one of the most successful Directors, while the other shows examples of how script and imagination are translated to the big screen.