CGI is paralyzing the film industry. It's taking over production time, budgets, story, and even replacing real characters. It's making films worse. If we allocated the amount of resources we spend on CGI toward hiring better writers, creating cooler set designs, and minimizing post production, we'd have better cinema.

Why CGI looks worse now?

One of the main reasons CGI outshined techniques like stop-motion was movement. It got the physics right. Now, over 20 years later, Hollywood has lost the concept of realistic movement with CGI. Scenes from movies like Matrix Reloaded or Catwoman showcase stunts that are impossible to perform with an actual human.

Is CGI really that bad?

If CGI is poorly executed, it can make the image look bad. In a scene, there needs to be something organic and real to bridge the gap between reality and enhancement. ... But, if an actor is preparing for a CGI scene, it can be difficult to broker an emotional connection, which can affect their performance.