‘Soul’: Why Pixar’s Innovative Animated Feature Deserves a VFX Oscar Nomination
If “Soul” gets nominated for its unique VFX, it would be a first for Pixar and a breakthrough for the CG animation industry.
If “Soul” gets nominated for its unique VFX, it would be a first for Pixar and a breakthrough for the CG animation industry.
Other nominations went to “Mank,” “Da 5 Bloods,” and “One Night in Miami.”
Pixar dominated with 17 total feature nominations, and Glen Keane’s “Over the Moon” was overlooked for best feature.
Fincher used retro VFX techniques powered by digital tech (including matte paintings and LED screens for rear projection).
Without Hollywood’s usual VFX blockbusters, “The Mandalorian” grabbed 13 nominations, followed by “Soul” with five.
“Greyhound” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” are also in, but “Tenet” is out.
Sony Pictures Imageworks pushed beyond “Into the Spider-Verse” experimentation for Fei-Fei, Chang’e, and the Lunarians.
Frontrunner “Sound of Metal” and “News of the World” each scored three nominations as they fight for the Oscar.
Regina King’s variety in staging and use of multi-cameras freed Anwar to maintain intimacy, and constantly change perspective.
Other nominees include “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Queen’s Gambit,” and “Soul.”
Enrico Casarosa makes his feature debut about a secret friendship during one unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera.
The Oscar-winning composer experimented with unique musical inversion techniques, including manipulating guitar sounds and Nolan’s breath.