Approaching the Unknown, Mark Elijah Rosenberg’s film about an astronaut whose Mars journey does not go according to plan, combines old school non-CGI special effect techniques with new-fangled equipment to create a completely unique and hyper-realistic “space” atmosphere. The Creators Project goes behind the scenes to discover how Rosenberg, with the help of legendary special effects specialist master Doug Trumball were able to create physical models to appear realistic on modern cameras — and like the film’s protagonist, conquer the unknown through daring action.
