How a Video Playback Supervisor Helps Build Fictional Worlds With On-Camera Screens

Video playback supervisor Todd A. Marks helps build fictional worlds in film and television by created the graphics displayed by on-camera screens. His work has been in The Net, Anchorman 2, Steve Jobs, and dozens of other projects. Marks discussed his work with Vox reporter Phil Edwards.

The above video shows some of the highlights of Marks's work, which involves putting images, videos, and other graphics onscreen so they can be filmed live along with the rest of the scene.

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