Conference The State of VFX VFX for Features
ON SITE König-Karl-Halle Wednesday, May 06, 15:45

Project Hail Mary

The VFX for Project Hail Mary were grounded in practical production. The collaboration with the filmmakers took us from pre-production to final delivery. Virtual production was a valuable tool for planning the shoot. We will explore how Rocky was brought to life, seamlessly integrating with the practical puppet and the challenge of maintaining the presence of glass between Rocky and Grace. Zero G sequences required reconstructing sets and costumes to remove rigs, while maximising the retention of actor performance.

Stuart Penn

Stuart Penn, VFX Supervisor, Framestore

Since joining Framestore in 2000 Stuart has worked on some of the world’s most celebrated films and franchises, from Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight to Marvel's Avengers: Endgame, and Alfonso Cuarón's Oscar-winning Gravity. On Gravity, he helped develop the techniques used to shoot zero gravity scenes, working with motion control robots and the innovative LED lighting stage.