WH Questions
Who is the director of the Minecraft movie?
Jared Hess
What was the main idea of this video?
The video provides an inside look at the making of “A Minecraft Movie”
What caused the creators to decide on a live-action format?
They wanted to do something different than the other Minecraft content
Where was the movie filmed?
New Zealand
Why do you think they intentionally called the movie “A Minecraft Movie” instead of “The Minecraft Movie”?
Minecraft is creative, and players get to make it their own, so there are infinite versions of what Minecraft can look like
How does Jack Black’s love of Minecraft affect his portrayal of Steve?
His passion for the game helped him bring the character to life and contribute ideas to the film
Who plays Steve in the movie?
Jack Black
Why did the creators choose to feature a character like Henry?
He’s creative and a maker, which is a lot of the Minecraft experience for players of the game
What caused Garrett’s character to have a skill gap in crafting?
He peaked in the 80’s & is holding on to his past
Who is the “mod” character?
Henry
How did the movie’s design team benefit from their experiences with Minecraft?
They could use their expertise to create a submersive experience for viewers
What caused them to stick to “powers of two” on the size of the blocks?
They needed to scale the size down to make it work on a human scale, and programmers liked powers of two
What makes the Minecraft movie different from other content?
It is live-action versus animation
What might be the importance of using a familiar crafting table in the movie?
The crafting table is an iconic element to the game. Keeping it familiar ensures a connection to the game