Hulk Smash the Web! How the Web and Digital Technology are Reshaping Visual Effects

Computer graphics in visual effects is a relatively young industry in relation to film making, although it is an ever changing industry. In recent years, digital technology and the web have brought significant changes into all aspects of film production.

Jeff will detail how digital capture drove the creation of the Hulk, Ironman and a virtual New York City for Marvel's the Avengers. He'll cover the steps ILM took to create the newest Hulk including working with Mark Ruffalo to bring his likeness and performance into a CG character.

In addition, he'll talk about the impact of the web at each step of visual effects production and how it's rapidly changing the way visual effects work is done.