Director Denis Villeneuve explains how to work in Blade Runner 2049 contributed to the stellar VFX in Dune. After driving Sicario and Arrival, Villeneuve focused on directing beloved sci-fi properties with Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel Blade runner and its two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s original Dune romance. Blade Runner 2049, Duneand Dune: Part Two They are now considered one of Denis Villeneuve’s best films and are widely praised for their stunning visual effects.
When speaking with Matthew Belloni in The city podcast, Villeneuve explains that working with cinematographer Roger Deakins on BRunner 2049 charger taught him valuable lessons that he used to create Dunevisual effects. Deakins’ acclaimed work earned him 16 Oscars and two wins, one of which was for Blade Runner 2049. Villeneuve explains how Deakins taught him visual effects techniques that he later incorporated Dune. Check out Villeneuve’s comments below:
I spent a year working on the effects of Blade Runner with Roger Deakins. So I was in daily contact with the master during post-production, hearing about how to bring an image to life and about light, contrast and density and I learned a lot. I was able to make Dune because I did that. I did this kind of master class with Roger. You know, it’s like I already had some knowledge with visual effects, but I learned a lot working with him.
What this means for Dune and Dune: Part Two
Its VFX is unparalleled
Although Deakins did not work Dune or Dune: Part Twohis unparalleled VFX influence is still present. Dune won the Oscar for Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects and the sequel will likely be nominated in both categories as well. Herbert forever changed the science fiction genre and captured imaginations with his original novel, but it was Villeneuve and his understanding of visual effects that visually brought the world to life. Dune to life in ways that do justice to the material source.
Villeneuve’s adaptations portray the desert planet of Arrakis with harsh beauty which perfectly portrays the spice-filled world that belongs to the Fremen. The impressive VFX also shines with the formidable scale of the sandworms, also known as Shai-Hulud, which makes it convincing that these creatures can be both terrifying and revered. The black and white aesthetic used to distinguish the Harkonnens’ home planet of Giedi Prime from Dune: Part Two further accentuates the lessons Villeneuve learned from Deakins.
He is currently one of the best directors in Hollywood
Part of what makes Villeneuve one of the best directors working in Hollywood today is his commitment to the craft of his films and his investment in telling a stunning visual story. While DuneThe cast of characters is essential to the narrative, world-building has always been equally important to the science fiction universe created by Herbert. Villeneuve’s understanding of how to create unforgettable visuals ensures that Herbert’s world-building translates well into his adaptationsand he will no doubt do the same in the next third Dune film.
Source: The city