Technology has obviously advanced quite a bit in the years since the most recent Twilight film hit theaters (need I remind you of Rogue One’s phenomenal digital make-up?) but there is still no substitution for on the job learning and professional experience.
This experience proved invaluable to him in his latest film, as Beauty and the Beast showcases an expert combination of computer-generated imagery and effects captured in-camera.
All is well that ends well, however, because Bill Condon went on to admit that he learned quite a bit about blending CGI and practical effects during his time in the Twilight series.