Trevor Hogg
Trevor Hogg is a freelance video editor and journalist, who has written for a number of titles including 3D World, VFX Voice, Animation Magazine and British Cinematographer. An expert in visual effects, he regularly goes behind the scenes of the latest Hollywood blockbusters to reveal how they are put together.
Latest articles by Trevor Hogg
![The Wild Robot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nfYioizx98NuoXPrBGb8hL-320-80.jpg)
Inside the impressionistic realism of DreamWorks' The Wild Robot
By Trevor Hogg published
Director Chris Sanders shares how the artisan aesthetic came to be.
![Best cinematgraphy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fjVXaunTq8o3NHyJoUBwTc-320-80.jpg)
The best cinematography as chosen by the award-winning Jomo Fray
By Trevor Hogg published
Inspirational filmmaking insights.
![The best CG VFX of the Marvel Cinematic Universe; iron man walks in front of an explosion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PP8kLpv786zQPAE4ZEt2w6-320-80.jpg)
The best CG VFX of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
By Trevor Hogg published
VFX pros choose their favourite MCU shots.
![Best movies explosions](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2t3vghKMqv44msvqUFBHEg-320-80.jpg)
The best movie explosions
By Trevor Hogg published
The pros pick their favourite CG and SFX destruction.
![Shogun VFX](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d6Dsvu9vwdd3DnFudMjWvC-320-80.jpg)
Building a Feudal World: The VFX behind Shogun
By Trevor Hogg published
Recreating Sengoku Period Japan for the FX adaptation of the acclaimed James Clavell novel.
![Best CGI creature design; a lion stands on a rock in the sun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bki3MXGK2WsiTSpzpquuWV-320-80.jpg)
The best CGI creature design, chosen by experts
By Trevor Hogg published
Film pros pick the creature and animal VFX work that's inspired them.
![Best CG characters; a raccoon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PvFRkW3smL8AeZh38XwXNR-320-80.jpg)
The best CGI character design, as picked by pros
By Trevor Hogg published
VFX industry veterans share their favourite CG characters.
![Virtual cinematography; a character from the film Dune](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/unQtpppvD2gguVBpmyc8oV-320-80.jpg)
Unreal Engine and Unity are "the best training tools that I could possibly imagine," says Dune's cinematographer
By Trevor Hogg published
Zooming in on virtual new filmmaking trends.
![Monarch: Legacy of Monsters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6BTbdqgeuqPmRzd7iqj5cY-320-80.jpg)
Uncovering the secrets behind Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
By Trevor Hogg published
Executive producer Matt Shakman and cinematographer Jess Hall discuss balancing the drama and spectacle.
![Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HjTfSHmistdHe2NXf4WY3k-320-80.jpg)
Uncovering the secrets behind Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire
By Trevor Hogg published
Production designers Stephen Swain and Stefan Dechant discuss bringing Zack Synder's world to life.
![FLITE](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X5aYVb5PDZQagAbf3Z7UV3-320-80.jpg)
Framestore takes FLITE with Unreal
By Trevor Hogg published
FLITE director Tim Webber discusses merging together two pipelines to make the ambitious short film.
![The Creator; a child robot pats another robot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yToc7fBayvMYkxnWx9bLA7-320-80.jpg)
The Creator's ingenious VFX detail that's changed how I watch the movie
By Ian Dean published
The Oscar-nominated film reveals how robots feel.
![The Creator; a child stands in front of a large robot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iRa7M56LBJrZDtuukc6FJF-320-80.jpg)
Making The Creator's VFX: "we filmed in a guerrilla-efficient way"
By Trevor Hogg published
Nominated for a VFX Oscar, The Creator delivered visual excellence on a budget.
![Making Star Wars Visions Volume 2; stylised characters hold glowing sticks](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kwc4apqL9XjfF8JVEZoDjB-320-80.jpg)
Making Star Wars: Visions Volume 2
By Trevor Hogg published
We meet the artists behind the nine animated shorts behind Lucasfilm's hit animated series.
![animation rules; director del toro peers through a window of a model](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b3ddXG7ASMAFqAYGkVnqHK-320-80.jpg)
The 8 rules of movie animation, according to Guillermo del Toro
By Trevor Hogg published
The rules of animation everyone should know, according to filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
![Foundation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YnzpF3SaxbPHmiiVrLEib8-320-80.jpg)
Foundation: the VFX secrets of Apple's epic sci-fi series
By Trevor Hogg published
Discover how Foundation was brought to the screen with the help of stunning visual effects.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VuryRx6BSXFTVwDaFCWnE4-320-80.jpg)
The VFX secrets behind Marvel's Venom character
By Trevor Hogg published
Here's how the antihero came to life on the big screen.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4EsJjJHUudpT6WjqhcBtrJ-320-80.jpg)
Jurassic World VFX uncaged
By Trevor Hogg published
Join us on guided tour of the visual effects in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, courtesy of ILM.
![Black Panther movie fight scene](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/maYxJXkHVHxp2KKhuRQpd6-320-80.jpg)
Black Panther's epic VFX
By Trevor Hogg published
How stunning effects, suits and animals were created for this high-grossing blockbuster.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ojUFdRvv5MECPmbpw6XRD-320-80.jpg)
On board Star Trek: Discovery
By Trevor Hogg published
Klingons, holodecks and new worlds: VFX secrets from the latest small-screen Star Trek voyage.
![Fish person concept art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W6kj48GVzJUZZXgH7DggdW-320-80.jpg)
Behind the scenes on The Shape of Water
By Trevor Hogg published
Discover how the film's creative team made stunning aquatic visual effects.
![Blade Runner 2049 still of K and giant hologram Joi](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kT8i5YQUjsradpahpWmrbJ-320-80.jpg)
Behind the scenes of Blade Runner 2049
By Trevor Hogg published
The VFX experts behind the cult sci-fi sequel reveal their tricks.
![Man wearing a VR headset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UEaXa37P7kE53EKF5N3EKf-320-80.jpg)
10 tips for sculpting in VR
By Trevor Hogg published
Working in VR comes with many advantages and benefits, so here are 10 key tips for making the most of it.
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