INTERVIEW - Phillip Noyce and Lois Lowry on what happened behind the scenes - "The Giver" Press Junket

The video discusses the process of creating a fictional world for a film shot in Cape Town, South Africa. It highlights the combination of real set construction and computer-generated imagery (CG) to build immersive environments. The challenges of visualizing future worlds, often relying on drawings and green screens, are also explored, emphasizing the imaginative effort required in filmmaking.

What is one benefit of shooting on location in Cape Town as opposed to a soundstage?

• It reduces the cost of production significantly.

• It helps filmmakers immerse themselves in the world they are creating.

• It eliminates the need for any computer-generated imagery.

• It allows for more realistic sound effects.

What combination is used to create the world in the film?

• Soundstage and computer-generated imagery

• Real buildings and computer-generated imagery

• Real buildings and sound effects

• Soundstage and real buildings

What is a major challenge when creating a future world in filmmaking?

• Visualizing the final product from initial drawings

• Choosing the correct filming location

• Ensuring the script is futuristic

• Finding the right actors for the roles

Why is imagination important in creating a future world?

• It allows for better sound design.

• It ensures the budget is not exceeded.

• It aids in convincing the audience of the world’s reality.

• It helps in designing costumes.

What is often used to help actors visualize the world they are in?

• Costumes

• Sound effects

• Green screens

• Detailed scripts