Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor
1998, English. Directed by Jonathan Gaines.
Special Effects Supervisor Jeff Okun gives an overview of his responsibilities on Sphere, and takes us through some of the techniques used to create the illusions that sell the film, from storyboards and concept drawings through scaled miniatures and CGI. The segment ends with Elkins giving some advice for those who might want a career in the special effects industry.
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- 0h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 13 February 1998
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Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 February 1998. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor?
If you liked Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor, try Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema, Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan, The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Who directed Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor?
Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor (1998) was directed by Jonathan Gaines and stars Jeffrey A. Okun.