The Astonishing Blend of Models and CGI in Independence Day
Hold onto your seats because in the 1996 film “Independence Day,” the filmmakers pulled off some mind-blowing movie magic. They cooked up a genius recipe of real-life models and CGI for the jaw-dropping effects.
Unlike nowadays, where everything is green screen, the studio brought 80% of the eye-popping visuals to life with stunning hand-built set designs, like the massive one you see below. Only the remaining 20% were sprinkled with digital magic to complete the dazzling spectacle. Now, that’s how one makes an out-of-this-world blockbuster.
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