If you want to study the evolution of visual effects and performance capture technology, take a look at Erik Winquist’s filmography: The Lord of the Rings sequels, King Kong, Avatar, the Caesar ‘Apes’ trilogy—Mr. Winquist has had a hand in the most visually groundbreaking films of our modern era, earning his second Academy Award nomination for his work as visual effects supervisor on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
In an interview with Awards Buzz, Winquist discusses returning for a new iteration of the Apes story and spearheading VFX work that takes the newest technology outside and allows the actors to move freely in the elements, capturing the tiniest nuances of their performances.
Watch our full interview above to learn more about Winquist’s Oscar-nominated work.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is streaming now on Hulu and Disney+.
