The Morning Watch: VFX Artists React To The Mandalorian, Spider-Man Web Slingers Ride Through & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, see what the visual effects artists from Corridor Crew think of the VFX work done for virtual production on theStar WarsseriesThe Mandalorian. Plus, take a ride through of the new Disneyland attractionSpider-Man: Web Slingersfrom the newAvengers Campusexpansion. And finally, watch asDave ChappellecrashesMichael Che’s interview withJimmy Kimmel.
First up,Corridor Crewbrings inFelix Jorge from the virtual production pre-visualization house Happy Mushroom to closely examine the innovative work on theStar WarsseriesThe Mandalorian. Learn about the process of bringing virtual sets to life and how techniques have improved since Jon Favreau’sThe Jungle Bookand even the more recent remake ofThe Lion King.
Next, our own Peter Sciretta and hisOrdinary AdventuresYouTube channel checked out the grand opening of Avengers Campus, and they’ve provided a ride through of the Spider-Man: Web Slingers attraction. Watch as riders sling webs at escaped Spider-Bots without anything other than their own hands and see if you’d like to take a trip to Avengers Campus sometime in the near future.
Finally, last week,Saturday Night Livecast member Michael Che made an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live, and it included a surprise and continual appearance by fellow comedian Dave Chappelle. While Che gripes about getting a bad birthday gift from Colin Jost, Chappelle chimes in to talk about his own comedy shows and podcast. It’s a hilarious and fun interview, so give it a look and have a laugh.
