Are special effects so expensive because the graphic designers charge a high hourly rate?

[LiIZaneFan1978]

why are special effects so expensive if it's al computerized

 

[mannyrs13]

Do you think the computers do the shyt themselves?

 

[LiIZaneFan1978]

Don't answer my question with a question young man

 

[satam55]

Create threads to ask stupid questions brehs.

 

[LiIZaneFan1978]

Save the attitude sport

 

[TKOK]

CGI isn't going to CGI itself.

 

[Lakers Offseason]

All these big studios hire companies who use proprietary software making the guys who do the work specialists among specialists
It takes time to model EVERYTHING
Plus all the rework that probably takes place and add even more hours

 

[Silver Surfer]

Everything has to be modeled....and lots of PC processing....

 

[EarlyMaridia]

Software is expensive. Render farms are expensive. The machines used can be pricey. The amount of time to create the vfx (before fukkery is involved) adds up and can be pricey as hell. The list goes on and on.

 

[Whitty Hutton]

This is actually the first Film Room thread I've seen that I think is Bushes worthy