Visual effects are no longer just for massive tentpole blockbusters; they are a crucial, practical part of modern storytelling, even in the grounded world of slasher films.But how do you ensure a CG effect shot on location perfectly matches the live-action footage and the post-production team's needs?That's the job of a VFX Data Wrangler.We sat down with Morgan Wright, who recently served as the VFX Data Wrangler on the new I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel. Morgan’s role is one of the most vital, yet often unseen, jobs on set: capturing the essential data that allows the post-production magic to happen.We discussed the day-to-day grind, the specific challenges of recreating an iconic location from the original film, and what it really takes to get your foot in the door of an on-set VFX career.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comNFS: Can you describe what your day-to-day responsibilities were on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer and what your toolkit looks like?Morgan Wright: As a VFX Data Wrangler, my day-to-day responsibilities are tracking cameras, capturing lighting references with chrome and grey balls and 360-degree HDRI cameras, and filming reference or witness plates with BMPCC 6K Pro cameras.NFS: What was the single most challenging scene to gather data for? Was it a complex stunt, a difficult location like the boat, or a specific practical effect involving the Fisherman's hook?MW: The most complex scene was recreating the road where the person is killed from the first one. Reaper's Curve....
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