The Batman Had Way More Visual Effects In It Than You Realize
A new VFX video breaks down how The Batman was able to bring its gritty, atmospheric Gotham City to life thanks to the increasingly popular set known as The Volume. Upon its release earlier this year, The Batman was lauded by many critics for creating a Gotham City that was dark, modern, and visually impressive. Matt Reeves became the latest director to reboot DC's famed Batman, and with his film, he strove to create a grounded version of the character who stood separate from the DCEU. The Batman won over fans and critics alike, and a sequel is already in the works.
The Volume, which was first used to film Disney+’s The Mandalorian, is a fairly new technology that involves filming on a soundstage almost entirely enclosed by LED panel screens and a ceiling. It is used most often in place of a green screen; the main advantage of The Volume is that, because it’s digital, it can respond to the movement of the on-set camera by adjusting the lighting, perspective, or entire picture within the panels as filming is taking place. Many replicas of The Volume have already been built across the world for other film and television productions, including the recent Thor: Love and Thunder.
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In their latest video, The Corridor Crew and Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor Joe Farrell explain how The Volume was used to create some of The Batman’s most pivotal scenes. They look specifically at the emotional rooftop confrontation between Batman (Robert Pattinson) and Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), explaining that the entire Gotham cityscape was created on a soundstage using The Volume. However, they also note that the ominous reflections on both characters’ suits
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