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July 03, 2006
Superman Returns with a Powerful New HD Workflow
It’s not easy being a superhero, even if you are the Man of Steel. In Superman Returns, Clark Kent (a.k.a. Superman) is not only forced to face fierce adversaries, but potential heartbreak as well. This latest chapter of the action-adventure saga follows Superman’s return to Earth after an absence of several years, as he discovers that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on without him and, to make matters worse, society no longer appreciates his superhuman powers. This fresh take on the Superman franchise is directed by Bryan Singer (X-Men, The Usual Suspects) and stars newcomer Brandon Routh as Superman, along with Kate Bosworth, James Marsden, Frank Langella, and Kevin Spacey.
“Being able to easily provide a slap comp to an artist allowed them to see what the visual effects supervisor’s ideas were.”
- Guy Wiedmann, Visual Effects Editor, Superman Returns
With a story that includes settings from the depths of the oceans to the far reaches of outer space - all showcasing Superman’s extraordinary powers - visual effects were essential to the film’s plot, and a powerful editing setup was required to handle cutting duties on the film. As many as 11 Macintosh-based Film Composer XL systems connected to an Avid Unity MediaNetwork shared-storage solution were used for picture editing on location in Australia and in editing suites in Hollywood, while HD screenings were prepped on a Symphony Nitris system. All of the Avid systems were provided to the picture editorial team by North Hollywood-based Pivotal Post.
For the whole Super Production Story, visit Avid's Superman Production PagePosted by MovingPicture at July 3, 2006 07:16 PM