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How ILM Built a Digital NYC for Marvel's 'Avengers' (Just to Blow It Up with VFX)

02.20.13 @ 8:08PM Tags : avengers, behindthescenes, bts, ilm, industriallight&magic, makingof, sfx, specialeffects, vfx, visualeffects, watch

ILM has been at the cutting edge of visual effects in cinema since George Lucas founded it back in 1975. Constructing some of Hollywood’s most memorable moments is an impressive feat, so it’s only natural that Joss Whedon and company tapped the FX house for the much-anticipated The Avengers. Marvel’s recent efforts in film (Iron Man, Thor) built quite the lead-up for Avengers to deliver upon, and needless to say, the film brought the spectacle in spades. Check below to see how ILM built a massive digital ‘stunt’ version of New York City, just to rough a whole bunch of it up — plus some more from ILM on other VFX in The Avengers. More »