Charlton Heston's Mind-Blowing VFX Legacy Unveiled
Discover the groundbreaking practical effect that left VFX artists stunned in a 67-year-old movie featuring legendary actor Charlton Heston, known for his iconic role in Planet of the Apes
The practical effects utilized in The Ten Commandments, a movie that hit theaters 67 years ago, are leaving VFX artists in awe. Starring Charlton Heston as Moses and based on the Book of Exodus from the Bible, the 1956 film boasts an iconic scene where Moses parts the Red Sea to lead the Hebrews to safety. In a recent episode of VFX Artists React on YouTube, Corridor Crew invited three VFX artists to analyze this scene and share their thoughts.
Charlton Heston's History With Practical VFX Explained
The behind-the-scenes segment showcases the impressive techniques used by Paramount to create the iconic scene of Moses parting the Red Sea. The film utilized a combination of real water and editing tricks to achieve the desired effect, which impressed VFX artists. The use of practical effects on such a massive scale is also praised, highlighting the impressive attention to detail in the production process.
After his role in The Ten Commandments, Charlton Heston went on to star in other epic drama films that made use of impressive practical effects. He played the titular role in 1959's Ben-Hur and portrayed John the Baptist in 1965's The Greatest Story Ever Told. Heston also ventured into other genres, taking on a role in Orson Welles' 1958 film noir Touch of Evil and starring in the 1973 thriller Soylent Green.
Heston's most notable role was as astronaut George Taylor in the 1968 sci-fi classic Planet of the Apes, where the humans were unable to talk. The film utilized impressive practical effects to create a society of anthropomorphic apes, much like The Ten Commandments. The Planet of the Apes franchise was rebooted in 2011, using detailed digital VFX that were equally impressive. The upcoming film in the series, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is set to release on May 24, 2024. Heston's involvement in epic films and movies with stunning practical effects made The Ten Commandments a crucial part of his career and VFX history. The film serves as a testament to the dedication of VFX artists in creating impressive effects and bringing the impossible to life.
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