John Knoll

Personal Info

Known For

Visual Effects

Known Credits

0.864

Gender

Male

Birthday

06-Oct-1962

Age

(64 years old)

Place of Birth

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Also Known As
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John Knoll

Biography

John Knoll (born October 6, 1962) is an American Chief Creative Officer/Senior Visual Effects Supervisor of Industrial Light & Magic, having been promoted to that position on May 23, 2013, after serving as the company's visual effects supervisor. He joined ILM in 1986.


Credits

The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2017) Character: Self
The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' is a 2017 documentary detailing the production of the standalone Star Wars film. The featurette explores the creative process, behind-the-scenes challenges, and collaborative efforts of the cast and crew in bringing Rogue One to the screen.
The Digital Artistry of Pacific Rim The Digital Artistry of Pacific Rim (2013) Character: Self
Set the large tasks of putting life into the 2D artistic renderings Gillaume created. See how ILM craftsmen put life into the inspired digital creatures.
No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects (2003) Character: N/A
A look at the digital effects in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
State of the Art: The Pre-Visualization of 'Episode II' State of the Art: The Pre-Visualization of 'Episode II' (2002) Character: Self
Documentary breaking down the planning of the film's set pieces particularly the aerial car chase, conveyor-belt fight and climactic Clone War battle.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) Character: Lt. Rya Kirsch - Bravo 4 / Flag Bearer (uncredited)
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II' From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II' (2002) Character: Self
For Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), there were to be many more visual effects than in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). This documentary shows many VFX meetings between George Lucas and ILM. Many of these meetings focus around the creation of a completely digital Yoda, used for the first time in the Star Wars films.
Side by Side Side by Side (2012) Character: Self
Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible (2010) Character: Self
Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones. From creating the first ever computer generated character in a feature film to the latest advancements in visual effects for film franchises like Transformers and Iron Man, ILM has created some of the most memorable movie moments in recent history.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Character: Fire Ship Pilot (uncredited)
When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999) Character: Self
The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."
Mission: Impossible Mission: Impossible (1996) Character: Passenger on Train in Tunnel (uncredited)
When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.
A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making (2018) Character: Self - Visual Effects Supervisor
A glimpse behind the scenes into the complicated process of recovering and completing Orson Welles' final film The Other Side of the Wind.
Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III (2005) Character: Self
This documentary offers a glimpse into all the people, departments, and work that went into creating the film, specifically, the fight between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Featured on the 2-Disc DVD for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.



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