Its all subjective, of course, but I'm the total opposite. I thought the Leia CG was far less impressive; even moreso when her CG doubl literally had one word to say, wheras Tarkins was full lines of dialogue with close ups and movement.
Agreed. When she turned around, I instantly thought it didn't look like her. Tarkin looked like him, but his eyes were occasionally "dead."
Honestly, I don't think they even really needed to show Leia's face.
I felt like they overdid it. I was willing to buy it for one scene, but then he kept showing up. I'm surprised they were so cavalier with showing him straight-on like that, instead of relying on side profiles, glass reflections, and holograms. They could have gone about it in a few clever ways and saved themselves the hassle.
Don't get me wrong. This is the best digital human model ever put on screen. But there's still something just off about it that keeps it firmly planted in the uncanny valley. I distinctly remember something looking off about the way his mouth moved.
And I have to admit, there is something slightly off-putting about them "reviving" an actor like this. It certainly opens an interesting door. But hey, if his family was okay with it (I assume Disney got the go-ahead from them?), then who am I to say anything?
This is how Leia "should" have looked I think. Older tech and clever photo could have gotten this image for a few seconds...
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My dad didn't even notice that he was cgi. And I thought he looked very good. I'm surprised they used him so much, but I'm not complaining.
CGI could have been better all around. Didn't ruin it for me but was a bit disappointed in ILM with this result. RDJ and M. Douglas young was SOOO much better. Even Hopkins in West World.
Tarkin got better as the film went on. Leia was recognizable but not accurate at all. The lighting was too much and unrealistic which may have contributed to the weird feel.
I think they could have "cheated" with ANH footage and clever editing to get a better...less expensive result for Leia. Tarkin's part was longer and needed the CGI but the frame timing and lighting should have been adjusted. Much of his role "could" have been as a hologram and only a few last key shots done as full character. May have been "more" convincing.
Again, I enjoyed the film and tie-in to ANH was great, just spoiled with better CGI I guess.
This is how Leia "should" have looked I think. Older tech and clever photo could have gotten this image for a few seconds...
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Do you think the issue could be resolved with a cleaner picture?
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She doesn't look so ghost like. This photo gives her color in her face.
Although the face still looks like someone squeezed her head in a vice grip. It needs to be wider.
i would love to hear what Lucas has to say about this. As we know he's a big fan of cgi.
He's cool with cgi characters in large roles(jar jar being the beginning)