Michael Jordan filming Space Jam. To achieve the illusion of interaction between Michael Jordan and the animated characters, a combination of practical effects and visual effects were utilized.
During filming, actors often performed opposite green screen placeholders or stand-in puppets to provide the necessary eyelines and physical cues.
This allowed for a more natural and immersive performance from both Jordan and the animated cast.
In post-production, skilled animators meticulously hand-drawn and digitally animated the Looney Tunes characters frame-by-frame, ensuring their movements and expressions seamlessly matched Jordan’s on-screen performance.
