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EPISODE · Jan 3, 2024 · 55 MIN

VFX Genius Steve Spaz Williams - Former ILM Chief Animator, JURASSIC PARK

from OUTLAND FILMMAKERS · host The Ozarks Film Foundry

Visual Effects master artist Steve Spaz Williams has a story to tell. He created the original Tyrannosaurus Rex for JURASSIC PARK, and he did so against orders. The result was no less than a revolution in cinema akin to the advent of Talkie movies in cinema. He also invented the T-1000 of TERMINATOR 2 JUDGEMENT DAY fame. Despite Steven Spielberg's knowledge about his contributions, Steve did not receive the Oscar for his work, however his bosses did. Steve's also led animation on THE MASK, SPAWN, had directed more than 400 commercials, and helped George Lucas with effects on STAR WARS: EPISODE IV, A NEW HOPE (Reissue) Join us on OUTLAND FILMMAKERS as we discuss with the creator himself, the revolution he brought to cinema, and his adventures with filmmakers James Cameron, George Lucas, Steven Speilberg, and more. The Ozarks Film Foundry's Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre hosts. #moviehistory #moviegenius #stevespazwilliams #georgelucas #stevenspielberg #jamescameron #jurrasicpark #terminator2 #t1000 #iconiccinema #iconiccharacters #jurrasicpunk #cgi #visualeffects #marvelmovies #tyrannosaurusrex

Visual Effects master artist Steve Spaz Williams has a story to tell. He created the original Tyrannosaurus Rex for JURASSIC PARK, and he did so against orders. The result was no less than a revolution in cinema akin to the advent of Talkie movies in cinema. He also invented the T-1000 of TERMINATOR 2 JUDGEMENT DAY fame. Despite Steven Spielberg's knowledge about his contributions, Steve did not receive the Oscar for his work, however his bosses did. Steve's also led animation on THE MASK, SPAWN, had directed more than 400 commercials, and helped George Lucas with effects on STAR WARS: EPISODE IV, A NEW HOPE (Reissue) Join us on OUTLAND FILMMAKERS as we discuss with the creator himself, the revolution he brought to cinema, and his adventures with filmmakers James Cameron, George Lucas, Steven Speilberg, and more. The Ozarks Film Foundry's Executive Director John Farmer de la Torre hosts. #moviehistory #moviegenius #stevespazwilliams #georgelucas #stevenspielberg #jamescameron #jurrasicpark #terminator2 #t1000 #iconiccinema #iconiccharacters #jurrasicpunk #cgi #visualeffects #marvelmovies #tyrannosaurusrex

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