Cars in film

[Zensteve]

New article in the NY Times talks about cars in film: Where the Stars Are Built, Not Born

Excerpt:

Despite the development (and ubiquity) of computer graphics, big Hollywood movies are destroying more sheet metal than ever. In fact, the demand for movie cars — particularly cars modified to safely perform specialized stunts or create specific shots — has led to a relatively new title, buried low in the final credits, that is appearing more often: picture car coordinator.

Just thought some of you might find this an interesting read, given the massive use of CGI for so many things now.

 

[sonnyboo]

And yet in 70% of all car commercials it's a CGI car instead of a real one... Gotta love Irony.

 

[grinner]

and 64% of statistics are made up on the fly.

I like crashing cars. I'd much rather bend sheet metal than render and I'd much rather watch metal being bent than renders from others.

 

[rockerrockstar]

I totally agree. I like real stunts not fake CGI if possible. Shooting real cars makes a big difference.

 

[srbclarke]

I'm producing a car movie that shoots in a few months. We've got about 10 cars to smash up + 3 for the hero car.

100% real crashes with no CGI.

Fun!

 

[aceofspades70]

My next film is having real vehicles for the chase scenes. No CGI crap here.