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@mikeblackbourn

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Visual effects supervisor, author and illustrator, and ex-paratrooper

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Joined June 2013
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@mikeblackbourn
Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
A behind the scenes look at some of our vfx for Warrior Nun Season 2! If you have questions about anything. Ask away! #WarriorNunS2 #WarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
I was the vfx supervisor on the best reviewed season of television in Netflix history... #RenewWarriorNunS3
@MadScientistFF
Damien Scott
1 year
Let's celebrate together, What is your biggest accomplishment in 2022?
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
This is how we should've shot elements for the Tarask. Let's get permission for an element shoot like this @SimonDavisBarry #SaveWarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
This was a fantastic show to be a part of. Looking forward to what's next @SimonDavisBarry
@SimonDavisBarry
Simon Barry
1 year
I’ve just found out that @netflix will not be renewing #WarriorNun - my sincere appreciation to all the fans who worked so hard to bring awareness to this series, and for the love you showed me, the cast and the whole production team. It was a privilege to be a part of this. ❤️
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
Our animation team did a great job with this fight. And the Tarask even head-butts and stomps on the wraiths! #WarriorNun
@netflix
Netflix
2 years
A good reminder why Warrior Nun has "Warrior" in the title.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
8 months
WN fandom current mood
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
Slow motion phasing was interesting. Usually it's quick and chaotic, so we had to dial it back a little to fit with the tempo of the camera. Turned out nice.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
Can we shoot here if there is a season 3 @SimonDavisBarry ? This is amazing.
@culturaltutor
The Cultural Tutor
2 years
This is the Cadaver Tomb of René de Chalon, created nearly 500 years ago. But why would somebody make something like this? Well, it wasn't unusual. People in Europe at that time were obsessed by the macabre....
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2 years
This shows off how part of this fight was on a stage, and we had to build a 3d matching rooftop to fill in the bluescreen. The artists doing the lighting, shading, and composite on this did such a great job that I'd argue no one had any idea this was a partial set. #WarriorNun
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#WarriorNun
2 years
Action sequences that excites your senses. 🔥 100% on Tomatometer 🍅 99% Audience score 🍿 5 critic ratings ⭐ 3610 user ratings ⭐ STREAM WARRIOR NUN on @netflix ! #WarriorNunS2 #WarriorNun #RenewWarriorNun #Seriesrecommendation
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This fight scene was pretty challenging to put together. Shot in multiple passes with a programmable camera / arm / dolly. Then segments cut out of each pass, with their shadows, and reassembled. And a few gunshots, phasing, and gore added.
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i know lilith pissed some of yall but there's no way you didn't say mother during this whole fight scene
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
It was a pleasure to contribute to the framing and style in these shots from #WarriorNun season 2. The VFX of lilith's wings and the Tarasks are always fun to work with. This show is seriously one of the best things I've worked on.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
9 months
Warrior Nun movies. Let's go watch blue glows on a 40 foot screen!
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
9 months
Warrior Nun fans… here is our Season 2 vfx reel. Check it out before the reveal of whatever news in a day and a half! #WarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
Love this. Great rendering of our buddy the Tarask!
@artby3yah
Art By 3yah
1 year
Warrior Nun is one of the best show that captured my heart. It deserves all the love and support. ❤️ “See you in Season 3”. 🫡💥🙏🏻 #WarriorNun
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It was a real mastermind Moriarty switcheroo that @SimonDavisBarry pulled off. After having reviewed the source material, he was like, you know what I’m going to do with this? Sell it to women.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
We combined 13 takes from the bolt.
@SimonDavisBarry
Simon Barry
2 years
STREAM WARRIOR NUN BTS final blocking and programming of the BOLT robot arm for the Lilith tunnel massacre. This is the moment we knew the shot would work in one move without cuts #WarriorNun #stunts #cinematography #robots
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
11 months
I guess blue glows and phasing is back on the menu?
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
9 months
An article about our work on Warrior Nin season 2. And a special clip about the big ‘Oner’ shot of Lilith at the end of episode 1. Shows a bunch more behind the scenes stuff… #WarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
7 months
Friday the 13th! Carl says hi.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
Suzanne’s story is one of my fav parts of Warrior Nun season 2. She’s such a badass protecting the pope and the arc. And the flashback… It’s the only time we see a warrior nun fully confident with her powers. #warriornun #WarriorNunS2 And her shield was fun to create.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
fantastic fan edit. The monologue from the hotel massacre scene really works here.
@filmsbygays
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the beauty of warrior nun season 2 (2022)
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
Ava Ketchum?
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
9 months
“Hey guys! What’s going on?”
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
11 months
Ok Warrior Nun people. Let’s starting moving this crew from here, skip right over the metaverse thread garbage and land over on blue sky. Simon’s active there too. #SaveWarriorNun @WilliamMiller
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@brightasanewpen Make sure you get credit when creating Halos folks. I did.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
9 months
Warrior Nun peeps! Here is a season 1 vfx breakdown reel of various phasing shots! Again, based on how you guys are sharing these it feels like this is new stuff for you. #WarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
9 months
Speaking of film work… We worked on both district 9 AND district 12. :) Links below.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
@CrocOclock Samus is crushing it.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
11 months
@AlThomo246 @deengli The Embassy is a Vancouver studio. And Simon happens to live here too. Warrior Nun is basically a Hollywood North show that made the really smart decision to shoot in Spain with European Talent. Gives it a great look and feel.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
This is a particularly fun one:
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
9 months
Caption this.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
9 months
@Android_wn @QueenTalkSwan2 I have a Tarask already!
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
8 months
There’s those fingers! Knew I left them somewhere.
@sandrine_lange
sdl
8 months
Some people have already tried it...and it didn't end well for them. THE ONLY HALO WE WANT #WarriorNun #SaveOURWarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
8 months
Ok then.
@SimonDavisBarry
Simon Barry
8 months
Hey #WarriorNun family, thanks for all your comments/messages/questions etc. FYI - I have no idea what’s being announced tomorrow. I am not part of the team producing the movies, and have no deal in place for any writing or directing services. I am 👀 with you.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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It’s time! #warriornun #warriornuns2 Season 2 tonight! I can’t wait to hear the reactions to the last scene of s02e01! Let’s go! After tomorrow I’m happy to answer questions about season 2’s VFX!
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@TerryTheBuneary Super Metroid Cheap Flooring.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
This artwork is incredible.
@scarletcolour
Dina 🇺🇦
1 year
Prints are here🌞 #WarriorNun :
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@kcgisela @crmsncrwndknght Well see all of them together again! Well, maybe not ALL of them… @WilliamMiller We killed him as thoroughly as we could.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
7 months
I like this one too
@Christopher8105
Warrior Nun
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One of my favorite scenes. The special effects with Lilith's wings look so cool😈 #SaveOURWarriorNun #WarriorNun NO WN WITHOUT AVATRICE
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
@Hainechan10 The glow from the halo always looks like wings. Since the first shot of her in season 1 blasting the mercenary possessed by the wraith in the crypt.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
Everyone’s favourite Tarask is back in #warriornun season 2, Nov 10 on Netflix. @SimonDavisBarry #WarriorNun #WarriorNunS2 (The Iron Man Mark 1 suit and the District 9 mech are just out of view)
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
Also 3D lilith
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
Warrior Nun season 2 in 3 days. Nov 10 check out the second season on Netflix! I have my OCS jacket ready!
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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Based on the reaction to the general vfx reel from season 1 it seems like not all of you have seen this material? Here is a Tarask specific one as well: #WarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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A vfx specific talk we gave about Warrior Nun VFX work a few years ago for Spark CG. We get into the weeds about techniques and software but it might be interesting for some of you. It's an hour of us rambling about working on season 1. #WarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
8 months
I have a sweet hirez 3D file of a halo that looks remarkably like the one used in the opening titles of the show. I should submit it. This non announcement just kicks the can down the road… but if we need a new halo design….
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@BeAvaSilva @SimonDavisBarry @WilliamMiller @TonteriYoung We made the titles and I’m not even sure. I think we had access to both the production artwork for the show, and a pre production “style guide” of stuff that we were trying ideas from. Might have been from there.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@SimonDavisBarry @OCSNewsletter An absolutely amazing group of people found meaning in the work.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
@WarriorNunPromo The first image is from when she phases through the wall of the hotel, hovers, and falls to the street below.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
11 months
Neat
@SimonDavisBarry
Simon Barry
11 months
Home | Warrior Nun Saved
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Image of the lid. Sitting at a 30 degree angle in the trench under the portal. It was easier to see in 4k on the TV I use to check shots.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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The Tarask and the Mark 1 suit hang together. The d9 mech is chillin nearby.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@itsbrujabitch @Into_the_Never This apparent with negative reviews of the film tenet. You’re along for the ride with a confused protag, by the time the film wraps he finds out he’s the brains of the entire plan… it’s a joy to rewatch as you see it again through the lens of the puppet master. Brilliant.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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This location was amazing. Institute of Cultural Heritage in Spain. Fantastic brutalist architecture. Was a perfect exterior for Adriel’s Cathedral. Interior was a set. #WarriorNun #warriornuns2
@believerofonce
writer_of_wrongs
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No wonder Lilith dropped Ava like a hot potato
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
@WarriorNun_Dump @gaysinmedia All the flying locusts were 3D animated and rendered, including the grabbed one. They had some rubber ones to drop in the foreground on Vincent and the couple when Adriel commands them to fall. But we added a lot more as vfx.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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What a great photo series by a #warriornun fan. Great to see how much you enjoyed visiting these locations.
@saintavasilva
tortured poet dean 🏳️‍⚧️
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the moment you walk through the gate and see this it takes your breath away. holy shit, this was truly such an amazing experience! here’s my cat’s cradle thread #WarriorNun #WarriorNunSaved 1/9
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@moonyriot @SimonDavisBarry @TonteriYoung The fan art is fantastic. You guys are an inspiration.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
4 more days people This Thursday. Nov 10 warrior nun season 2! Watch it for the Tarask, stick around for the nuns. #WarriorNunS2 #WarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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Eight zeros and three colons….
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
Music recommendation for you @SimonDavisBarry for a low moment in a future season. Good old Leonard Cohen’s last song.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
9 months
Ok #warriornun peeps. I have an invite code to the blue beyond. Hit me up and it’s yours. Just bring your friends as you start to get them.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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Another nice shot of the lake.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@CohoshThe You guys have been starved for new material for a while. So have at it! I’m not on strike. And anything I might know about the future is still not mine to share. But I’m happy to engage a little while you guys celebrate the win.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
2 years
Everyone have their #warriornun swag ready? Season 2 hits Netflix Nov 10
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
1 year
This is so cool.
@gabbiecasso
Gabbie 🐣
1 year
Ah, just the Warrior Nun and her Sisters 🥷 - So much to unpack in this series. I think I found my fav style of writing and it's definitely @SimonDavisBarry 's & his writers'. Apart from contrasts, the show managed to discuss sensitive topics & I'm in love with it 🥲 #WarriorNun
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@blasphemusdeus That's a great shot! Yep... were hiring!
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@BythrowNick That shot was by far the most difficult to finish of the entire season. It came together in a really energetic way.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@movie_phan @SimonDavisBarry @DavidBHayter @bergopolis @baabaathegreat @robotpost You guys are amazing, but I think i'll pass. I really have nothing to add. Until some more definitive news comes out regarding the possibility of any continuity with the Netflix version of the show I think we might as well all wait.
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@WilliamMiller @CohoshThe We might need to start recording reaction videos of the cast seeing the vfx for the first time. That’s content I need.
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@czrna_xo My eyes! That’s a terrible photoshop job of lifting the halo healing into Ava’s back element from the church morgue and combining it with post shower towel Ava trying to look at her scar.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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My view on the latest non news…
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
8 months
@missheartbreakn I’m optimistic, but realistic that it might be complicated. Happy to wait and see.
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I imagine. (I must clarify I have no knowledge of this part of the process. But he definitely flipped who the material appeals to)
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@SimonDavisBarry @BythrowNick Haha. It was kinda fun to have gone ‘too far’ in that scene. It was the crouching guys neck she snaps. We had a version where the head came clean off. @SimonDavisBarry I miss the weekly reviews! Let’s get something else cookin!
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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Ok #WarriorNun peeps. I’m back with another code for the blue beyond. This will be gone in about ten seconds… reply here if you need one and will use your own code powers to help drag the fandom to freedom.
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@Vuelietwicerem1 This effect where Ava sacrifices herself was another great creative challenge. It was also nicely foreshadowed by her training at the start of s2 where she channeled halo blast energy into the rock near the lake.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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Was watching a dance competition TV show with the family and guess what song came on, instantly recognizable from the WN trailer. :) Rosalia - a pale.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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Super cool atmospheric ring circling the moon tonight.
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@brightasanewpen This sketchy guy has a halo…. What about this one?
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@lazyariel Lorena Andrea Is a great actor. She was a main cast member of Netflix’s warrior Nun, of which I was the vfx supe. An absolute badass with cheekbones that cut! She’ll make a great mermaid or whatever.
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@Suha_718 Lilith’s fight at the end of 201 for overall most difficult. And second was tracking the crown to Ava in slow motion with her head falling back and then forward after Vincent puts it on her in the museum. Hard to make it stick.
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Lilith’s wings reveal was such a great scene for us to work on. I love the design feeling like a pair of claws (which she gets to use for fighting with later). The Tarask-like way they appears worked really well with how the scene was shot. #warriornun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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Congrats to my whole team for the nomination. There is not nearly enough names on this.
@QueenTalkSwan2
Maisel 🥝
1 year
3. Best Visual Effects - Dramatic Series S2E8 - Michael Blackbourn, Nick Whitely, Paul Copeland, Danielle Kinsey, Winston Helgason #SaveWarriorNun #WarriorNun
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@Vuelietwicerem1 The actors all leaped back onto mats at different times so instead of a single blastwave I added a concept of these waves or multiple wavefronts so the mismatched timing feels motivated by follow on waves.
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@roseonweb Also all the mountains of “Switzerland “ in season 2 were added in by us. Including around the lake they were training at. Shooting location had no high geography.
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@frogskuld @BeAvaSilva It's totally one of Adriel's secret tactical wraiths, from the realm beyond the portal. @WilliamMiller @SimonDavisBarry
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@gaysinmedia @WarriorNun_Dump Tiny green stand in object that we painted out. About the right width to keep finger spacing realistic.
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@beatricebadass1 @DavidBHayter @SimonDavisBarry I think we’re fans of the show. And all of these love letters to the work just bring to light what an accomplishment we achieved. So that’s always cool. It’s always great to see inspiring creativity like your edit use the show as raw material and turn it into something new.
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@Kiki841938 Here he is lookin’ handsome at the job fair. He was a hit!
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@DavidBHayter @aemeth2 I remember reading this in the script and planning for it. Would have been a sweet moment.
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Fantastic edit. Love Lorde’s version of Everybody wants to rule the world. Bravo. #WarriorNun
@frogskuld
Julia
1 year
My Tribute to Lilith🖤⚔️ Making this has led me to find a new love for her character🥺 Link to the TikTok for better quality below! #WarriorNun #WarriorNunS2 #RenewWarriorNun
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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@HiredHandStudio Hey! The Canadian Bacon halo does look a little too much like the one in the show….
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Michael Blackbourn ꩜
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This X nonsense makes it look like I’m logging into some Gentlemen’s club exclusive access porn site.
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@ufcfan4life2 Final shot of 201. Over a minute long, composed of 13 takes. With lots of gunshots, smoke, shell casings, many multiple phasings, blood, wounds, and limbs.
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@SimonDavisBarry That sunrise was not shot in deep cove. Nice try Simon.
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This is fantastic.
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