Why Dune Won Best VFX

Thanks to MUBI for their support! Get your 30 days free trial of MUBI here: In a world where impressive visual effects are commonplace, Dune managed to stand apart. In this video, I examine what’s different about Dune’s grounded approach to VFX. Sources: VFX Voice Villeneuve Interview: Wired: Post Perspective: Geeks of Color: Little White Lies: Allan McKay: Before and Afters: The Gallery: The Mandalorian // WATCH MORE THOMAS FLIGHT -Ad-Free Videos and Exclusive Content on Nebula: -My Podcast Cinema of Meaning: Ad-free and early on Nebula: Nebula: Spotify: iTunes: -Rent or Buy My Experimental Documentary: -Read My Newsletter: // SUPPORT MY WORK -Support my Channel directly on Patreon: Patrons get access to a discord community, monthly podcast reviews of everything I watch, and more! -Sign up for Nebula using my Link: Signing Up for Nebula using my link supports my channel financially. // FOLLOW ME -Twitter: -Website: -Letterboxd: -TikTok: @ // CONTACT ME -sponsorship and Business inquiries: thomasflight@ -Questions, feedback, other stuff: contact@ (check out my FAQ as well: ) #ThomasFlight #Movies Chapters: 0:00 Why Do Dune’s VFX Feel Different? 0:47 Light Matters 3:18 Practical Effects 5:41 Wait... Sandscreens? 7:49 Real Fake Cameras 8:59 Formality/Restraint 10:26 Grounded VFX Music Credits: Don’t Look Back by Matooma Closed Loop by Dougy Darkness Within by Matooma Obsessions by Theatre of Delays The Wanderer by Yehezkel Raz Licensed through Artlist: