Mark and Me Podcast Episode 397: Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sánchez
Nov 6, 2024
Join Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick, the creative minds behind The Blair Witch Project, as they delve into the art of fear in filmmaking. They share their personal journeys and the revolutionary impact of practical effects versus CGI. The duo reflect on their film’s 25-year legacy, emphasizing the importance of film preservation. Nostalgia runs high as they discuss their emotional ties to music and the 1999 cinema landscape, all while celebrating their classic horror's enduring cultural influence.
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Close Encounters Sparked Filmmaking
- Daniel Myrick remembers being blown away by Close Encounters and wanting to make people feel that in a theater.
- That film shaped his ambition to craft layered, emotional cinematic experiences.
Star Wars Triggered Technical Curiosity
- Eduardo Sánchez recalls Star Wars as the film that made him curious about how effects and filmmaking worked.
- That curiosity drove him to buy filmmaking books and study filmmakers like George Lucas and Spielberg.
Effects Must Serve The Story
- Daniel values practical tools that serve story and dislikes effects that distract from character or plot.
- He calls seamless CGI integration the best use of the tool and prefers effects you don't notice.