Life After Pi (Official) Is a Documentary That Explores the Downfall (Bankruptcy) of Rhythm and Hues

This was a blog that I originally made back on March 4, 2014 at 4:40 AM.

VFX (Visual Effects) is something that we the audience really don't discuss too much when it comes to the creative process part. We only see the special effects and CGI in the movie but never really understand and know the people behind creating those fantastic and awesome effects in those movies. Without the hundreds of artists and talented people creating all that effects then all we'll see is a green screen which is were those effects are gonna be placed. You see it's not just about the actors and directors and producers but also about the special effects team. These guys are not getting enough credit. This documentary Life After Pi shows a documentary about a visual effects studio Rhythm and Hues who are the guys behind the special effects and CGI in movies like Life of Pie (2012), The Hunger Games (2012), The Green Mile (1999), Babe (1995), etc. They're a company that have been around since 1987 and now they went bankrupt. The people in the video seem to be really passionate and a creative team. The problem is that there just isn't an organize communication between the directors and the special effects team. They also have a set pay as they are not paid by the hour. It doesn't matter how difficult and how complex the visual effects is if the higher ups decide to change them then they have no choice but to follow their decisions. It's just kind of unfair how these special effects team are treated. So basically, the company are in protest to the injustice of the motion picture industry and also since the government is involve then they also should be held accountable. I also see that they don't really care if these guys are laid off and aren't even given credit. It's a damn shame really. Well, I can't really do this video justice. You'll just have to watch it for yourself to see. I can also say that the gaming industry might learn something from this since they are also artists involve with graphics and CGI. That's something movies and games have in common is the creative team and minds behind the games and movies are in fact people just like you and me and not robots. It's a very long and creative process but also these guys work a hundred hours a week. As an artist myself who like to draw and create, I can understand how much work and passion these guys put into their vision and artistic visual effects. The documentary is down below. Here's also a list of the movies the visual effects studio Rhythm and Hues work on down below their logo at the bottom:

Click on the picture below to go to the visual effects studio Rhythm and Hues website:

Here's the list of special effects on movies they worked on:

2015 Seventh Son 2014 300: Rise of an Empire X-Men: Days of Future Past 2013 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters R.I.P.D. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2012 Big Miracle The Cabin in the Woods Django Unchained The Hunger Games Life of Pi Snow White and the Huntsman 2011 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Hop Moneyball Mr. Popper's Penguins X-Men: First Class 2010 The A-Team Marmaduke Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Yogi Bear 2009 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 2008 The Incredible Hulk The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 2007 The Golden Compass Alvin and the Chipmunks Evan Almighty 2006 Charlotte's Web Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties Happy Feet Night at the Museum Superman Returns X-Men: The Last Stand 2005 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Elektra Ice Princess 2004 Around the World in 80 Days Garfield: The Movie Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 2003 The Cat in the Hat Daredevil Elf The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King X2 2002 Men in Black II Scooby-Doo Stuart Little 2 The Sum of All Fears 2001 Dr. Dolittle 2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Planet of the Apes 2000 How the Grinch Stole Christmas X-Men 1999 Anna and the King The Green Mile The Story of Us Stuart Little 1998 Babe: Pig in the City The Parent Trap Stepmom 1997 Batman & Robin 1996 Kazaam The Nutty Professor 1995 Babe Batman Forever Waterworld 1993 Hocus Pocus

Here's Awards They Won: Best Visual Effects 2012: Won: Life of Pi 2007: Won: The Golden Compass 1995: Won: Babe Best Special Visual Effects 2013: Won: Life of Pi 2007: Won: The Golden Compass, Visual Effects