Pop Quiz: Why Is CGI Everywhere In The Film Industry?

The video explores the prevalence of CGI in movies and TV, highlighting the industry's financial challenges despite high demand. It discusses the global competition affecting VFX rates and labor, and the lack of union support for VFX artists. The segment concludes with a quiz on identifying invisible VFX in films.

What is the main focus of the 'pop quiz' segment introduced in the video?

• Analyzing historical events

• Answering common pop culture questions

• Exploring deep philosophical questions

• Discussing political issues

Why has CGI become so prevalent in modern movies?

• It is cheaper than traditional effects

• It is more time-consuming

• It is less popular with audiences

• It is only used in animated films

What surprising fact was revealed about the VFX company Rhythm and Hues?

• It was thriving financially

• It was in bankruptcy while winning an Oscar

• It was the largest VFX company in the world

• It only worked on animated films

What is a major challenge faced by VFX companies despite high demand?

• Lack of skilled artists

• Limited technological advancements

• High production costs

• Difficulty in making a profit

How has the global VFX market affected the industry?

• It has reduced competition

• It has increased costs

• It has driven rates down

• It has limited job opportunities

What is one reason for the lack of unionization in the VFX industry?

• Global distribution of work

• High job satisfaction

• Sufficient government support

• Low demand for VFX

What is meant by 'invisible visual effects' in the context of VFX?

• Effects that are visible only in 3D movies

• Effects that are used in horror films

• Effects that are only used in animated films

• Effects that are not noticeable to the audience

In the interactive segment, what was revealed about the astronaut scene?

• The astronaut was a hologram

• The astronaut was a puppet

• The astronaut was entirely CGI

• The astronaut was a real person

What was unique about Jeremy Renner's appearance in the discussed movie?

• His entire body was CGI

• He wore a motion capture suit

• His arms were CGI due to an injury

• He performed all stunts himself

Why was Angelina Jolie's costume in 'The Eternals' CGI?

• The costume was too heavy to wear

• The costume was damaged on set

• The costume was changed in post-production

• The costume was lost during filming