Pleasantville (1998) Visual Effects

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The visual effects in Pleasantville were produced by:

  • Pleasantville Effects
  • Planet Blue
  • Computer Film COmpany
  • Compound Eye
  • Cinesite

About the Movie:

A group of modern day teenagers get pulled into a 1950’s black and white TV show.

Staring: Joan Allen and Reese Witherspoon.

Directed by: Gary Ross

Visual Effects Supervisor: Chris Watts

About the Effects:

There were approximately 1700 digital effects shots, at the time it was the most shots ever used in a feature film.  The plot evolved towards eventual coloration of the black and white film, coinciding with the growth of the characters.