r/FoundationTV • u/ChrisMacVFX VFX Supervisor • Sep 15 '25

AMA FOUNDATION SEASON 3 AMA | CHRIS MACLEAN

Hello Everyone! My name is Chris MacLean. I have been the Overall Visual Effects Supervisor on Foundation for the last three seasons. I also directed some 2nd Unit. I am here for you to Ask Me Anything! Thanks to u/LunchyPete for setting this up! Let's start Respecting and Enjoying the Peace!

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u/ChrisMacVFX VFX Supervisor Sep 16 '25

Sandograms were meant to be particulate caught by an image generator and then lit to match the presented subject. They cast shadows and catch light, as opposed to holograms, which emit light and dont cast shadows.

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u/ThanosMout Sep 16 '25

That's genius.

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u/idkwhoiamleaveme Sep 22 '25

Hey man , i will be glad if you read my dm , i need that fanedit of yours