Interview with Frank Petzold, 'All Quiet on the Western Front' Visual Effects Supervisor

Oscar Wild

English - February 14, 2023 18:55 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB
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You heard Sophia and Nick talk about him and his nomination on the first Contenders episode, but now hear from Frank Petzold himself, the Visual Effects Supervisor from “All Quiet on the Western Front”! He elaborates on how collaborative and rewarding the shoot was, which elements helped contribute to the naturalism of the film while still showcasing the actors, and even shares one of his biggest VFX inspirations and dream projects.

“All Quiet on the Western Front” is available to watch on Netflix and is nominated for 9 Oscars.

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