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Is CGI better than stop-motion and models?
Thanks for the topic, Colin.
CGI can clearly do things that stop-motion and models can't but there's something more compelling about models and stop-motion, caused by the fact that you know that what you're seeing physically exists.
Ditto what Steve said. Sometimes I see movies clearly employing CGI and I ask myself if I am just simply watching a cartoon.
Joe
If Charlie may throw out a cultural question? I just saw a YouTube short, which discusses the probabilities that 1/2 of England’s fish and chips 8000 “restaurants” will go out of business within a few years. If I may ask, for you UK fellows, when was the last time you went to a fish and chips place? I think they called them “Chippies” in the video?
Also, do you gents enjoy having mashed peas as a side with your fish and chips? I was rather surprised to see several folks eating mashed peas with them on the video.
Lastly, much of the rationale for the chippies going out of business is because a decent fish and chips will now cost 10 pounds or more and that is “no bueno.” Too expensive. But A real burger and fry here is going to cost at least 10 pounds but there is no slow down of burger sales.
I can't comment on England, but in Scotland fish and chips shops although not thriving, seem to be doing ok . I'm not a big fast food fan and rarely have burgers or fish n chips but I do occasionally enjoy a Chinese takeaway away . My partner likes fish and chips with peas along with her favourite side, a big pickled onion now and then. Up here fish and chips is called a fish supper
I like stop motion but enjoy CGI when it's not overly realistic . CGI certainly has it's place but can be overused.
Excellent question. I don’t have a straight “yes” or “no” answer. People complain about CGI effects, and how they’re rubbery, lack realistic weight , etc.
But to me, on the whole, they’re much more convincing than old school FX. Do they have as much “charm” as models and matte paintings, etc? Debatable. Hand puppet Yoda from Empire is still wonderful in 2025. Rod puppet Demon Dog in GHOSTBUSTERS looks like total crap. Sinbad vs stop-motion Kali is amazing — but I think a CGI Kali could be cool too.
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Colin - Steve said it cogently. CGI spoils films, unlike models. Rotoscoping's okay, though!
Charlie - My brother & I had fish & chips ( as a treat ) a couple of weeks ago, when he came over to visit. It was £9.20 for a 'large' fish & chips, and £7 something for a 'small'. Like you say, those prices are why fish & chips is now a rare treat, not a weekly pleasure! The last time I had f&c before then was on my birthday, last year! By the way, it's mushy peas, not mashed peas. Some people (like my bro) love them, whilst others (like me) hate them.
Phillip
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