Summary of the News Article: BlueBolt’s VFX Work on Nosferatu
Key Points:
– BlueBolt, led by Angela Barson and David Scott, provided a diverse range of VFX for Robert Egger’s Nosferatu.
– The VFX were crafted to complement the dark gothic vision of the film and the distinctive lighting style of DOP Jarin Blaschke.
– BlueBolt tackled the creation of full CG environments, such as the fictional city of Wisburg, Orlok’s castle, and his ship.
Hot Take:
BlueBolt’s VFX work on Nosferatu proves that even in the darkest of cinematic worlds, creativity can shine through. With a blend of technical expertise and artistic vision, they brought to life the eerie landscapes and haunting atmospheres of the film in a visually stunning way. Kudos to the team for adding that extra layer of magic to the silver screen!
BlueBolt tackled full CG environments including the fictional city of Wisburg, Orlok’s castle, his ship on a stormy sea; huge swarms of CG rats, extreme blood and gore as well as complex shot stitches across 253 shots. Eggers shot on 35 mm film with unusually long shots of up to 3 minutes and an average of 800 frames, with VFX supporting an astonishing 90 of the film’s 132 minutes.
I have nothing but praise for my collaboration with BlueBolt. Their trademarks are photorealism, naturalism, and subtlety – not maximalism. Their attention to detail is impeccable as well as the drive to never finish until the work is as close to perfection as possible. Above all, BlueBolt’s commitment is to telling great stories. I look forward to working with them again on the next one.
Robert Eggers, Director of Nosferatu
Watch the VFX breakdown reel below.
Original article: https://www.animationuk.org/news/bluebolt-craft-haunting-vfx-for-robert-eggers-nosferatu/