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The Future of Special Effects is ‘CGI-Brows’

Directors Andrew Gaynord and Joe Grace along with Rocket Sausage have given us a preview into the exciting new world of CGI-brows.

by Evan LuziBehind the Lens

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Their video interviews filmmakers and special fx gurus on the cusp of the “next big thing” in the industry. The CGI-brow technology has a chance to revolutionize film in the same way that bullet time and traditional computer effects did. Check out the video after the jump

Truly a game changer.

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Creator of The Black and Blue. Freelance camera assistant and camera operator. Available for work: Contact Evan here. Learn more about Evan here.

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