“The Rock” by Dream Quest Images
Conference:
SIGGRAPH Video Review:
Track:
- 19
Title:
- The Rock
Company / Institution / Agency:
- Dream Quest Images
Description:
For “The Rock”, Dream QuestImages was responsible for the creation of computer-generatedF18 fighter jets and missiles along with their particle system exhaust trails, all of which required the creation of virtual worlds for motion tracking. A blue screen explosion was composited overAlcatraz Island with animated interactive light and shadows.Digital bubbles and wakes were added to motion-controlled pup-pet Navy SEAL divers and model submersible vehicles.
Additional Contributors:
Producer: Rae Griffith, Dream Quest
Images
Visual Effects Producer: Rae Griffith
Dream Quest Executive Producer: Dennis Hoffman
Digital Effects Supervisor: Dan DeLeeuw
3D Technical Supervisor: Darin Hollings
3D Artists: John Murrah, Megan McBurney, Matt Hightower
2D Technical Supervisor: Baine Kennison
Compositing Art Director: Marlo Pabon
2D Compositors: Amy Pfaffinger, Jen Howard, Michael Miller, Deborah Wiltman
Data Management: Rory Hinnen
Scanning/Recording Technicians: Rick Lopez
Head of Digital Technology: Rob Burton
Digital Department Supervisor: Mitch Dobrowner
