So how exactly did they de-age Ford?

It was utilized inThe Irishman, too, courtesy of ILM.

Its striking to the audience, and when done well, it propels the story forward with sentimental value.

two stills of harrison ford in indiana jones dial of destiny one at his current age and one with deaging technology

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Many online would put this jot down of work into the deep fake category.

Industrial Light and Magic has coined this overall process ILM FaceSwap.

That data along with the facial tracking dots utilized on Ford during the performance help bring FaceSwap to life.

still of harrison ford as a young indiana jones in dial of destiny

still of harrison ford as a young indiana jones in dial of destiny

We have a lot of footage of Harrison to look at and dive into, says Hitch.

I’m constantly pushing pixels around with a pen it really is very artist driven.

Hitch notes that this footage is tweaked digitally by artists as well.

still of teddy indiana jones and helena from the dial of destiny

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I’m constantly pushing pixels around with a pen it really is very artist driven, says Hitch.

[Harrison] really dug in and was Indiana Jones, says Hitch.

In those instances, Fords stunt double,Mike Massa, stepped in.

It’s not meant to be flashy.

Its supposed to tell a story."

It’s not meant to be flashy.

That’s how I feel it should be used.

Just because it’s possible for you to, [doesnt mean] you should do it.

De-aging isnt going anywhere, which excites Hitch.

I would love to have heard what he said to see himself so much younger.