Cameron's AVATAR movie promises hi-tech wizardry in front of and behind the camera.
Once you’ve directed the highest grossing movie ever you can afford taking your time with future projects. James Cameron has waited more than 14 years to get his latest creation, AVATAR, into theaters. The director of Terminator, Aliens, and The Abyss, Cameron is no stranger to science fiction, and the recent Comic Con previews in San Diego revealed that Cameron has spared no expense in creating the next scifi epic that will redefine the movie-making process. AVATAR utilized a new technique to merge recorded and synthetic images, allowing Cameron to alter and edit a blend of the two in real-time. The results? The AVATAR movie is a mind-blowing 3-D experience of a futuristic war on a distant alien planet, full of lush environments and unparalleled special effects.
Cameron specifically set out to create a project that would test the limits of digital animation in 3-D and IMAX. As such, AVATAR is set in the far future when humanity is exploring distant planets using life-like artificial bodies called avatars. These avatars enter into a conflict on the exotic world of Pandora inhabited by human-like aliens called Na’vi. These aliens are ten-feet tall, blue, sexy, and a composite of actor’s movements and digitalized appearance. Whether or not the story will wow me, I’m impressed by the potential for amazing digital effects.
When it comes to the Na’vi aliens, Cameron and his team have put a lot of work into making AVATAR a success. Besides the virtual camera filming technique, a completely new language was invented and taught to actors. Movement coaches allowed alien characters to move naturally in non-human patterns. Composer James Horner has choirs of aliens singing during the soundtrack. When you watch AVATAR’s alien environment you are going to be immersed in the Na’vi’s world and culture. The blend of familiar and foreign in space is something that Cameron does well (as seen in Alien) and you can trust in his blockbuster effort to make this film impressive to even the most jaded of science fiction movie-goers.
A new way of making movies
Maybe the intrigue of learning how those brain-melting special effects were created can get you out to the theatre even if the promise of 3-D alien scapes cannot. Cameron’s new filming technique works something like a video game. In traditional CGI scenes, motion capture is used on actors, and the images are blended into synthetic environments in post-production. In AVATAR, Cameron uses a virtual camera to explore how characters look in the environment as they are being filmed. In other words, the director can see and manipulate the final product while he is still shooting the movie. This allowed Cameron to find the most realistic camera angles, the most intense movements, and the right flow between recorded and artificial.
I get the feeling that Cameron isn’t just aiming for the next billion dollar grossing movie, he’s also out to set a standard for how digitalized movies will be recorded. Reportedly he invited Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, and George Lucas to explore the technology while he shot the film. (Tactful, no?) 30 years ago, Lucas and the original Star Wars trilogy changed the way that special effects were used in Hollywood. 10 years ago, the second Star Wars trilogy ushered in digital filming and screening. Now, Cameron and AVATAR look to introduce the next industry trend.
During the filming of AVATAR, James Cameron was able to view the blend of his recorded and synthetic images in real-time.
Of course, blending recorded and synthetic environments in real-time isn’t a completely new concept. Augmented Reality from Total Immersion has done similar work for baseball cards, business presentations, and advertisements. In fact, AVATAR and Total Immersion are teaming up for an interactive movie marketing campaign, similar to the online AR demonstrations for the latest Star Trek movie. AVATAR is certainly the first full-length feature film to use this technology during main production, post-production, and advertising.
Hollywood has been making the slow transition to green screens, CGI, and digital animation. Audiences only accept this transition when they can believe the reality of what they see on screen. Though there have been some stumbles (Van Helsing, anyone?) the trend is continuing towards completely digitalized entertainment that is as life-like as classically recorded film. AVATAR is likely to be another great step into the next stage of movie-evolution. Not only will it have an incredible alien world for audiences to experience, it will forever change how directors use digital animation. By giving directors another tool to help create more realistic digital scenes, James Cameron has edged us closer to science fiction that seems completely real. Whether or not AVATAR is ultimately a success though, Cameron’s changes to the industry will likely be titanic.
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i watched this movie on the big screen and though the story wasn’t that awesome the colors were amazing
i wished i seen it in 3D
i watched this movie on the big screen and though the story wasn’t that awesome the colors were amazing
i wished i seen it in 3D
found this avatar spoof – classic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N15ok23x6Rk
found this avatar spoof – classic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N15ok23x6Rk
Making Of Avatar
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Making of Avatar
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If anyone is interested, I have done a 45 minute on making of Avatar. It has some really cool footage and some new information. Hope it is OK to post links here
http://seqmag.com/2010/01/exclusive-45minute-ma…
This is an great movie… is amazing how someone think to make something like this.
AVATAR movie has somthing for everyone, action, romance,humor,and more.I recommand this movie to everyone out there(the right age). Cameron like always did a great job.
—And NOW we learn even the script for this
over-produced mess was worse than unoriginal
—in fact, was ripped-off almost page for page
from the equally mediocre Disney 'Pocahantas'.
TRUE
A showcase is NOT a story —your screensaver
is NOT God.
The ever-corrupt, ever-corrupting Boomers
have had us —YET AGAIN!
—Not lookin' good kids. NOT lookin' good.
Very impressive movie!!!! I must admit, it was the best movie I ever watched. It’s really “making the unreal real!”
Very impressive movie!!!! I must admit, it was the best movie I ever watched. It’s really “making the unreal real!”
After watching the movie; Avatar. I must say, this is by far the best movie I have ever expierenced. The way animation incorparetes with reality is insane. I felt as if the movie was directed on a far away planet and I was apart of it. All movies should comprehend with the standards of this movie. Although there most likely won’t be a sequel…I hope to god there is.
After watching the movie; Avatar. I must say, this is by far the best movie I have ever expierenced. The way animation incorparetes with reality is insane. I felt as if the movie was directed on a far away planet and I was apart of it. All movies should comprehend with the standards of this movie. Although there most likely won’t be a sequel…I hope to god there is.
really hats up to james..this is the heights of imagine and to put it into real on screen.. superb movie.. best ver movie after titanic.. nothing can be more than this and nobody can make more than this..again salutes to james and his team.. thanks for giving us such a winderfull movie
really hats up to james..this is the heights of imagine and to put it into real on screen.. superb movie.. best ver movie after titanic.. nothing can be more than this and nobody can make more than this..again salutes to james and his team.. thanks for giving us such a winderfull movie
hatsoff
hatsoff
unbeliveable movie i give 101 out of 100 u r soo i have no words to say about this movie
unbeliveable movie i give 101 out of 100 u r soo i have no words to say about this movie
ossumm movie,,,,,,,,,
i know becoz i am animator
ossumm movie,,,,,,,,,
i know becoz i am animator
Guys, fret no more the new avatar trailer is here on full 720p. Way better than the 1st trailer.
source: http://pinoytutorial.com/lifebytes/leaked-official-avatar-second-trailer/
Kudus to Cameron team. Judgment day on 12/18/09.
Guys, fret no more the new avatar trailer is here on full 720p. Way better than the 1st trailer.
source: http://pinoytutorial.com/lifebytes/leaked-official-avatar-second-trailer/
Kudus to Cameron team. Judgment day on 12/18/09.
This film looks fantastic. I am dying to see what this new 3D technology looks like.
This film looks fantastic. I am dying to see what this new 3D technology looks like.
ini akan menjadi film terhebat menurut saya. namun saya yakin setiap film ada suatu cacat tersendiri.
ini akan menjadi film terhebat menurut saya. namun saya yakin setiap film ada suatu cacat tersendiri.
I dare not draw comparisons between Delgo and Avatar, but how could you not? Look at the visual similarities just based on the trailer. Time to get the lawyers involved!
Link to images:
http://img.denihilation.com
I dare not draw comparisons between Delgo and Avatar, but how could you not? Look at the visual similarities just based on the trailer. Time to get the lawyers involved!
Link to images:
http://img.denihilation.com
this is gonna be the best movie ever hopfull there will be another airbender which ang finds and battles with the fire lord
i hope the avatar is tank because he looks so sexy in the cartoon series chow add me [email protected]
Aww im sure by now you know that this isn’t avatar the last airbender
this is gonna be the best movie ever hopfull there will be another airbender which ang finds and battles with the fire lord
i hope the avatar is tank because he looks so sexy in the cartoon series chow add me [email protected]
Aww im sure by now you know that this isn’t avatar the last airbender
Avatar (2009) movie was a action packed movie lot of faction too included In the movie and it was more interest on fans all ready I heard of this movie and go ahead to see the movie trailer because every time after a good trailer we have a fair knowledge of what we going to experience in the movie this movie trailer was high quality and I like it so much
Source
http://www.onlinemovieshut.com/movie-reviews/avatar-2009-combat-for-survive
Avatar (2009) movie was a action packed movie lot of faction too included In the movie and it was more interest on fans all ready I heard of this movie and go ahead to see the movie trailer because every time after a good trailer we have a fair knowledge of what we going to experience in the movie this movie trailer was high quality and I like it so much
Source
http://www.onlinemovieshut.com/movie-reviews/avatar-2009-combat-for-survive
Alien was directed by Ridley Scott. Cameron directed Aliens.
Alien was directed by Ridley Scott. Cameron directed Aliens.
Everyone, meet my pet parrot…. I call him Ben
Everyone, meet my pet parrot…. I call him Ben
Thanks Sommo and Ben for pointing out the mistake. I’ve fixed it.
Thanks Sommo and Ben for pointing out the mistake. I’ve fixed it.
That video is a fan made teaser trailer, it has no real connection with James Cameron or Avatar, there is no official trailer or teaser yet.
That video is a fan made teaser trailer, it has no real connection with James Cameron or Avatar, there is no official trailer or teaser yet.
“I’m unsure whether or not the story will wow me”
I’m unsure whether you really know anything about Avatar other than what you lifted online to write your article. (Van Missing, anyone?)
That ‘Avatar teaser trailer’ is a fan trailer.
Your research is awesome! (Tactful, no?)
“I’m unsure whether or not the story will wow me”
I’m unsure whether you really know anything about Avatar other than what you lifted online to write your article. (Van Missing, anyone?)
That ‘Avatar teaser trailer’ is a fan trailer.
Your research is awesome! (Tactful, no?)
Speaking of stumbles and green screens, the Star Wars ‘prequels’ should get counted among them.
The problem is the green screens and the actors. There’s nothing to look at. No environment to interact with. When you’re staring at the horizon, you’re staring at a bright green wall.
Personally, my money is on Moon. Sci Fi almost always suffers when the money rachets up. If the movie 2001 was produced now? Forget about it. It’d be a cinematic footnote.
Speaking of stumbles and green screens, the Star Wars ‘prequels’ should get counted among them.
The problem is the green screens and the actors. There’s nothing to look at. No environment to interact with. When you’re staring at the horizon, you’re staring at a bright green wall.
Personally, my money is on Moon. Sci Fi almost always suffers when the money rachets up. If the movie 2001 was produced now? Forget about it. It’d be a cinematic footnote.