In the high-stakes world of historical dramas, where authenticity and visual spectacle are paramount, the Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air has soared to new heights. Behind the scenes, the VFX studio Whiskytree has played a crucial role in transporting viewers back to the harrowing skies of World War II.Now, you can see all of the work that went into making the show look and feel real, in their video explainer below. 'Masters of the Air' VFXThe recently released Apple TV+ miniseries, Masters of the Air, has captivated audiences with its gripping portrayal of World War II aerial combat. Behind the scenes, the visual effects studio Whiskytree played a pivotal role in bringing the historical drama to life. From meticulously recreating Nazi-occupied Paris to depicting the aftermath of D-Day, Whiskytree's innovative techniques and attention to detail have set a new standard for historical accuracy in visual effects.Here's how they accomplished all of that and more. Recreating 1943 ParisOne of the most impressive feats achieved by Whiskytree was the recreation of 1943 Paris. To ensure authenticity, the team meticulously researched the actual path the airmen would have taken and used reference materials from the time, including actual maps and new videos from the train route.Eighteen unique environments were created, with Parisian buildings designed in the Hussmann style using Houdini. Whiskytree even used a smartphone to record their own artists' movements, then uploaded the footage to PlaskAI, an AI-powered animation toolkit, to create realistic crowd scenes.The B-17 Battle Damage SystemFor the...
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