Name: The art of creating awe
Uploaded: 2012-08-17T15:01:31Z
Duration: 16 min 10 s
Description: Rob Legato creates movie effects so good they (sometimes) trump the real thing. In this warm and funny talk, he shares his vision for enhancing reality on-screen in movies like Apollo 13, Titanic and Hugo.

Rob Legato creates movie effects so good they (sometimes) trump the real thing. In this warm and funny talk, he shares his vision for enhancing reality on-screen in movies like Apollo 13, Titanic and Hugo.

The art of creating awe

Emotional connection can reshape what people remember seeing on screen, making illusions feel more authentic than reality. Visual effects crafted for films like Apollo 13 and Titanic often recreate what audiences recall, not what truly happened. Even astronauts and experts mistake these crafted images for real footage, blurring the line between fact and fabrication. The artistry behind these effects reveals how perception and memory are shaped by awe, nostalgia, and storytelling.