Indiana Jones 5director James Mangold emphasized the importance of using practical effects during the filming of the highly anticipated film. Mangold, whose other films include the comic book movieLoganand the 2019 Oscar contenderFord v Ferrari, specifically shot down the idea of using The Volume to create artificial backgrounds.
TheIndiana Jonesfranchise is famous for using special effects makeup and stop-motion to create horrifying sequences such as the now-famous face-melting scene inRaiders of the Lost Ark. SinceIndiana Jonesis a globe-trotting archeologist, these films are also known for their sprawling real-life locations, with the first film alone shot in France, Tunisia, Hawaii, and England. The fourth movie in the franchise,Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, received a lot of criticism from fans due to its overreliance on digital effects.
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During an interview withEmpire, Mangold explained that anytime The Volume was brought up in production meetings, he would shoot it down, saying, “If anyone in early meetings brought it up, I’d say, ‘no volumes, please.'” The Volume, as it’s usually referred to, is an advanced visual effects technology that uses LED screens to simulate artificial backgrounds. The technology was first used on theDisney Plus seriesThe Mandalorianto create sprawling alien worlds in theStar Warsgalaxy. The Volume was also used in theObi-Wan Kenobiseries and Robert Pattinson’sThe Batman.
Practical effects may be a staple of the franchise, butIndiana Jones 5will add something new to the beloved action-adventure series: helicopters. This is likely due to the more modern setting of the film, which is reportedly set in 1969. Previous films in the franchise have used all kinds of vehicles for action scenes, including horses, planes, trains, automobiles, and even tanks. Speaking to Empire,Indiana Jones 5producer Simon Emanual said, “Every type of vehicle, every country, we have scenes that are recreating really iconic, giant events.” However,Indiana Jones 5won’t be without CGI entirely, as it has been confirmed thatlead actor Harrison Fordwill undergo digital de-aging for the opening sequence.
While The Volume is an undeniably impressive visual effects technology, some viewers have criticized movie studios like Disney for overusing it. While previous Disney Plus shows such asThe MandalorianandObi-Wan Kenobirelied heavily on the Volume to create alien worlds,Andordidn’t use The Volumeat all. Many ofAndor’s locations were either practical sets or real locations. So while it seems likely that the Volume could one day replace visual effects technology such as green screen, some filmmakers are eager to continue using practical sets and locations.
Indiana Jones 5is scheduled to be released in theaters on June 30th, 2023.
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