This pertaining to an under 200K feature in preliminary stage. There is a 5 page scene that takes place at a minor-league hockey game. Coverage is on-ice and in the stands.
Is it even worth looking into packing the stands with CGI "fans" at this budget level? The other option, of course, is to cheat it by shooting mostly close and augment with sound-design.
But, I must say that a CGI crowd like in Clint Eastwood's "Invictus" would be crazy fun. Is it insane to consider that at this budget level? If done by an indie VFX artist, what might it cost?
Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.
Cheers
Is it even worth looking into packing the stands with CGI "fans" at this budget level? The other option, of course, is to cheat it by shooting mostly close and augment with sound-design.
But, I must say that a CGI crowd like in Clint Eastwood's "Invictus" would be crazy fun. Is it insane to consider that at this budget level? If done by an indie VFX artist, what might it cost?
Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.
Cheers