Army Quote by John Knoll
“If you need to do a movie where you have an army of 10,000 soldiers, that's a very difficult thing to shoot for real. It's very expensive, but as computer graphics techniques make that cheaper, it'll be more possible to make pictures on an epic scale, which we haven't really seen since the '50s and '60s.”
About This Quote
CGI reduces cost and logistical hurdles of depicting massive armies, enabling epic visual storytelling that rivals classic large‑scale productions.
In simple terms: CGI makes huge battle scenes affordable.
Key Takeaway
Technology expands cinematic scope.
Themes
film
technology
visual effects
Mood
enthusiastic
innovative
Type
industry insight
technical observation
When to use this quote
- movie pre‑visualization
- game development
Key Concepts
digital rendering
budget optimization
Practical Applications
- plan VFX pipelines early to control costs
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance yields the most immersive experience?
- How does CGI affect audience perception of authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on CGI can diminish practical effects' tactile realism.
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