104 - Ahsoka VFX and Sound - With Richard Bluff and Matthew Wood

Episoe 104 - This time I chat with Ahsoka producer and ILM VFX Supervisor, Richard Bluff along with his colleague Matthew Wood, Supervising Sound Editor. Key takeaways: The collaboration between sound and visual effects departments is crucial in creating a cohesive and immersive experience for the audience. Early involvement of sound in the production process helps inform the visuals and enhances the storytelling. The use of practical effects, such as miniatures, can provide a unique and grounded look to the visuals. Designing and creating sound for ships in the Star Wars universe involves a balance between familiar elements and new, unique sounds. The organic and mysterious nature of the Eye of Sion and the witches' voices in Ahsoka adds depth and intrigue to the storytelling. The balance between using technology and practical effects is a constant consideration in visual effects production. The use of LED screens allowed for interactive lighting and realistic reflections in the visual effects of 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Book of Boba Fett'. Collaboration between the visual effects and sound departments was crucial in creating the desired effects and atmosphere for the shows. The Howlers were created using a combination of motion bases, horses, and visual effects to achieve a realistic and dynamic performance. The creative team is constantly looking for new techniques and technologies to improve the visual effects and sound design of the series. Ahsoka is available to watch on Disney+. Enjoy! Donate Button All the links This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube: Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentaries All my links