Da 5 Bloods, Randall Balsmeyer, VFX Supervisor

 

Da 5 Bloods: Randall Balsmeyer — Overall VFX Supervisor & Producer — Netflix

Randall Balsmeyer has been working in visual effects for 40 years! He has worked on many films including GHOST, DEAD MAN, THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU and BLACKKKANSMAN. He talks to us today about his new collaboration with director Spike Lee.

3D Work on Da 5 Bloods from Mr.X

Mr. X - Toronto was one of five VFX vendors for Da 5 Bloods, and they were chosen as the exclusive 3D shop for the show. Led by VFX Supervisor, James Cooper, the Mr. X team created the helicopter flying/crashing sequence, as well as the snake that bites Paul. The video above includes some breakdowns they have generously allowed us to share on our site.