John Nolan is a special effects roboticist who creates stunning animatronic effects for film and elsewhere. His showreel, above, is a mesmerizing tour of the uncanny valley where he dwells.
Amazing Animatronics by John Nolan
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Animatronic wonders of John Nolan
Horsemaning is a vintage photo trick that makes the subject look headless
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Dune (2021) with Dune (1984)'s shield SFX
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Cool sound from dropping a chunk of ice down a borehole
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