Oscars 2024 Recap: Highlights from the Event
The much-anticipated 96th Academy Awards, taking place this Sunday, March 10th, at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT, will see a host of films vying for the prestigious awards. Among them is Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3," which has been nominated for Best Visual Effects.
The film, known for its extensive array of alien characters and spectacular space environments, typically employs a combination of Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI), motion capture, and digital compositing. The visual effects team, led by VFX Supervisors Alexis Wajsbrot and Stephane Nazé, spent over 15 months meticulously crafting the cinematic magic that has earned the film its nomination.
While the specific visual effects techniques used in "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3" that have set it apart for the 96th Academy Awards are not directly available in current sources, it is common knowledge that the film integrates realistic digital doubles, complex particle effects for cosmic phenomena, and detailed environment rendering to maintain the Marvel Cinematic Universe's high standard of visual spectacle.
Other companies nominated for visual effects include Marvel Studios, MPC, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and Weta. Notably, Framestore and Marvel Studios are responsible for a notable visual effect in "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3." Silhouette and Mocha Pro were used for heavy rotoscoping and paint work, respectively.
The visual effects nominees for this year's Academy Awards also include "The Creator," "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3," "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning," "Part I," and "Napoleon." The Oscars will be broadcast on ABC, with streaming services carrying ABC also offering the event.
In "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3," Rocket rescuing all the animals is a standout visual effects sequence. The film's nomination for Best Visual Effects is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the VFX team, which consisted of over 800 people.
The 96th Academy Awards promises to be an exciting event, not just for the awards ceremony, but also for the opportunity for viewers to socialize, fill out ballots, snack, and watch the event unfold. For the most complete and up-to-date details on the visual effects in "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3" and the other nominated films, official Behind-The-Scenes featurettes or studios' visual effects breakdowns would be the best sources.
Movies-and-TV has continuously offered a platform for the demonstration of entertainment, with the 96th Academy Awards showcasing this through the nomination of exciting films vying for prestigious awards. Among the nominations is the Marvel Studios' movie "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3," which boasts exceptional visual effects in the entertainment category.
