Coffee & Content: Are You Feeling Too Overwhelmed To Try?

Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

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In this video from Corridor Crew, they’re diving into the history of one of the most important VFX shots of all time from James Cameron’s 1989 classic, The Abyss. Then challenged themselves to recreate the effect with modern VFX tools that are available to creators today. It’s a fantastic look back on the early days of CGI and the impact that it has had on modern cinema. What I truly love about this video is their attention to not just educating themselves on the history, but their dedication to applying these techniques themselves. Educating ourselves is only one part of the process. The knowledge that we’re collecting to refine our skills won’t get us very far if we’re not using them!

Practice will always make perfect. We can all talk as much as we want about creating something someday. Writing that script, eventually. Making that film when the time is right. But if you don’t push yourself to try, make mistakes, overcome obstacles, get outside of your comfort zone, and apply all that you’re learning, then someday will never come. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and psyching yourself out before you even begin, then ask yourself, “Where can I be more disciplined in my life and make the time to start?” Learn more in this video!

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Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

Corridor Crew | This 35-Year-Old Effect CHANGED MOVIES... How hard could it be?

RBWalksIntoABar | Feeling Overwhelmed?

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