Author: Kunyun Ni
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VFX in Forrest Gump: 3. resonates with the film’s themes
The feather scenes in “Forrest Gump” are crucial for setting up and reinforcing the film’s central themes. The CGI and VFX used in these scenes enhance the narrative’s emotional impact and help illustrate key ideas about fate, destiny, and unpredictable life. This feather serves as a symbolic element and its flight path is controlled by…
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VFX in Forrest Gump: 2. evoke emotions of audiences
“Forrest Gump” uses CGI and VFX effectively to evoke strong emotions in the audience, particularly in the scenes involving the Vietnam War and Lieutenant Dan’s legs. The visual effects in these scenes serve to immerse the audience in the character’s experiences and evoke audiences’ affects. Bombard Scene in Vietnam War How does the use of…
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VFX in Forrest Gump: 1. enhance narrative immersion
The film Forrest Gump is often celebrated as a historical drama that tells a legendary tale of Gump. In the film, the use of CGI and VFX significantly enhances its’ narrative immersion. (For the screenshots below, there are some Chinese subtitles because this is the only version available to me. I was unable to access…
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Invisible VFX in Forrest Gump: Realistic & Surreal presentation
Introduction When it comes to CGI and VFX, our mind often leaps to the vivid and dramatic visuals found in science fiction films or animations. Yet there is another, more subtle form of VFX known as “invisible effects” which could profoundly shape how audiences understand and interact with the narrative. These effects are artfully woven…