The Morning Watch: Creating The Black Void In ‘Stranger Things’, The Realism Of Hostage Rescue Scenes & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, find out how the black void inStranger Things(as well as the slow burn sci-fi thrillerUnder the Skin) can be recreated with practical effects. Plus, find out how realistic hostage rescue scenes are in movies likeDie Hard,The Dark Knight, and more. Plus, find out how to draw the adorable baby Tuk Tuk from Disney’sRaya and the Last Dragon.
First up, the YouTube channelInCamerabreaks down how the black void inStranger ThingsandUnder the Skincan be recreated with practical effects. It’s not necessarily something that can be done easily and requires some serious craftsmanship, but it will likely be a lot cheaper than trying to do it with visual effects.
Next,Insiderbrought in former FBI hostage rescue team memberChris Whitcombto rate 10 rescue scenes from movies and TV shows. Having worked at the FBI for 16 years, he knows the ins and outs of hostage negotiation, and he breaks down scenes from Die Hard, The Dark Knight, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and more for their realism and accuracy.
Finally, now thatDisney’sRaya and the Last Dragonis available on Premier Access on Disney+, head of animation Malcon Pierce has provided a drawing lesson to show you how to sketch the adorable baby Tuk Tuk. The little creature is one-thirdpill bug, one-third armadillo, and one-third pug, and he’s also Raya’s loyal sidekick who rolls in right when she needs him the most.
