Watch: David Fincher's Subtle, Brilliant Use of Visual Effects

Did you know that the small sliver in Lisbeth Salander's hair in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo remake is a CG effect? Or that The Social Network had more visual effects shots in it than Gareth Edwards' Godzilla? That's the brilliance of David Fincher: he's so focused on making sure the details blend in seamlessly so you don't notice, but they all add up to improve the movie for the audience in subtle, unconscious ways. This video essay explores that topic:

This video is sponsored by Squarespace. Start your free trial today, at http://www.squarespace.com/kaptain to get 10% off your first purchase. A look at the hidden visual effects work of David Fincher's filmography.