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'Better Man' VFX: Turning Robbie Williams Into a CG Chimp
IndieWireStory by Bill Desowitz
scrn logline
Wētā FX breaks down the CG chimp transformation that brought Robbie Williams' iconic 'Rock DJ' music video to life for the 'Better Man' biopic.
beat sheet
- Wētā FX VFX supervisor Luke Millar reveals the meticulous process of balancing Robbie Williams' chimp performance to honor the original video while making it work for the biopic's narrative.
- The 'Rock DJ' musical sequence, featuring the CG chimp, is described as a 'spectacular' highlight that captures the essence of Williams' legendary music video in the 'Better Man' film.
call sheet
Robbie Williams, Luke Millar, Wētā FX, 'Better Man', 'Rock DJ'