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Two years ago, Dan Lemmon told us about the work of Weta Digital for RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. It is now back to explain his work on MAN OF STEEL.

John "DJ" Desjardin began his career in visual effects 20 years ago. He worked on projects like TIMECOP, BROKEN ARROW, RELIC or MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II. He becomes Production VFX Supervisor on the two MATRIX sequels. Then he took care of the VFX for films such as like FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND or THE KINGDOM. MAN OF STEEL is his third collaboration with director Zack Snyder.

Bill George began his career in visual effects as a model maker in 1979 on STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE. After completing his work on BLADE RUNNER, he joined ILM in 1981. He created models for many films such as STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - RETURN OF THE JEDI, INNERSPACE or GHOSTBUSTERS II. In 1997, he became a visual effects supervisor and take care of many films like GALAXY QUEST, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, EVAN ALMIGHTY or I AM NUMBER FOUR.

Robin Hollander began his career in visual effects as a runner at MPC. He worked on many projects such as ALEXANDER or THE DA VINCI CODE. In 2007, he joined Weta Digital and participate in films like AVATAR, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN.

Martin Hill began his career in VFX at Double Negative, where he worked on films like BELOW, THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK or BATMAN BEGINS. He then joined Weta Digital for KING KONG. He worked on many projects like ERAGON, AVATAR, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES or THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN.

From 8 to 11th Mai took place the FMX 2012 with an impressive selection of high quality conferences. This was an great opportunity to meet many artists interviewed here and also make beautiful meetings. A big thanks to the FMX staffs!

In 2010, Sue Rowe had told us about his work on PRINCE OF PERSIA. She then moved on the most ambitious project to date at Cinesite: JOHN CARTER. In the following interview, Sue presents in detail her work of more than two years on this film.

Sean Andrew Faden began his career in 1996 at Digital Domain where he worked on films such as THE FIFTH ELEMENT, TITANIC, FIGHT CLUB or RED PLANET. In 2004 he joined the team of Asylum Visual Effects and participate on films like CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON or DOMINO. In 2009, he joined Method Studios and oversee the visual effects of films such as LET ME IN, GULLIVER'S TRAVELS or CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST AVENGER. In the following interview, he talks about his work on THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO.

Matt Aitken joined Weta Digital just after its creation in 1994. He participated in all major projects of the studio as THE FRIGHTENERS, the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, I ROBOT, KING KONG or AVATAR. He won two VES Awards for KING KONG and THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS. In the following interview, he talks about his work on THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN.