Blog  Testimonials

How a 9-ton Dinosaur Was Made for “Jurassic World : Dominion”

Wednesday | 2022 09 28 |

The animatronic Giganotosaurus from “Jurassic World: Dominion” (2022) was the largest practical head built for any “Jurassic Park” film. The practical and digital effects teams worked hand in hand to bring the Giga to life. Live-action-dinosaur supervisor John Nolan led a team to create a Giga puppet that looked and moved like a real dinosaur could. The head was placed on a rig that weighed around 9 tons and could move up and down and interact with Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern on set. While only the Giga’s head and neck were created, visual effects supervisor David Vickery and his team at ILM built the CG body to perfectly match the puppeteered movements on set.
, , ,

Copenhagen Cowboy – Sneak Peek

Wednesday | 2022 09 28 |

Copenhagen Cowboy is a thrill-inducing, neon-drenched noir series set across six episodes which follows enigmatic young heroine, Miu. After a lifetime of servitude and on the verge of a new beginning, she traverses the ominous landscape of Copenhagen’s criminal netherworld. Searching for justice and enacting vengeance, she encounters her nemesis, Rakel, as they embark on an odyssey through the natural and the supernatural. The past ultimately transforms and defines their future, as the two women discover they are not alone, they are many.
, ,

Entergalactic – Official Trailer

Wednesday | 2022 09 28 |

From the mind of Kid Cudi and executive producer Kenya Barris, ENTERGALACTIC is the story of two young artists navigating the twists and turns of finding love in New York City. ENTERGALACTIC releases globally September 30, only on Netflix.

Ambitious artist Jabari attempts to balance success and love when he moves into his dream Manhattan apartment and falls for his next-door neighbor.
, , , ,

The School for Good and Evil – Official Trailer

Tuesday | 2022 09 27 |

Do you ever wonder where every great fairytale begins? Welcome to the School for Good and Evil…

Based on the epic international best-selling series by Soman Chainani, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is directed by Paul Feig and stars Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Kerry Washington, and Charlize Theron.

Best friends Sophie and Agatha find their bond put to the test when they’re whisked away to a magical school for future fairy-tale heroes and villains.
, , ,

How “Spider-Verse” forced animation to evolve

Tuesday | 2022 09 27 |

Non-photorealistic rendering has opened up an alternative to the ubiquitous “Pixar look.”

When you think of CGI animated films, you likely think of Pixar. The studio practically invented the genre with 1995’s Toy Story — the first CGI animated feature film.

After Toy Story, almost all animation studios wanted to follow in Pixar’s successful footsteps, straight down to their style. Many studios sought out “The Pixar Look”: extremely high quality, physically based, and in some cases almost photorealistic.

It’s an appealing approach that remains popular at the box office — but animated movies started looking kind of homogeneous. And while studios and independent artists tested out more stylized approaches in short films, no studio would commit to a feature-length animated movie that looked so different.

That is, until Sony Pictures/Imageworks took on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Instead of chasing the look everyone was after, the team wanted to create something visually new. They did it with “non-photorealistic rendering.”

And since Spider-Verse, non-photorealism has taken off, with almost every studio set to incorporate it in the next five years. Check out our video to learn more about how non-photorealism works.
, , , ,

RRR – Komaram Bheemudo – Makuta Visual Effects

Tuesday | 2022 09 27 |

Continuing with the wealth of VFX work for this film, we changed our pipeline to primarily Blender for asset work, lighting and rendering, complementing it with our established FX pipeline based around 3ds Max and TyFlow for crowd which we utilised in the Police Station sequence, and rendered using the Cycles For Max port of Blender’s Cycles renderer.

Due to the rock-solid rendering and shading, we were able to create multiple extension duplicates and material variations that we wouldn’t have been able to do with our previous pipeline.
, , , ,

RRR – Intermission Fight – Makuta Visual Effects

Tuesday | 2022 09 27 |

The first time that fire and water come together in conflict needed to be iconic and art directed digitally for the sparks and fire formation, plus the digital water for the spinning shots to ensure a balance between the forces, culminating in a major fist-fight on the balcony which had digital props and environment. This was also digitally extended and rebuilt totally for key stunt shots and sweeping camera moves.

After the first Covid lockdown, filming on this scene resumed with a reduced set which needed to be recreated digitally for the hand-to-hand fight sequence. In addition to this, we created the entire palace grounds layout after LiDAR scanning the space for the opening establisher and build-up shots showcased the exterior gate at night along with fully digital sets and characters to populate the crowd not only at the start, but within the entire fight sequence as well.
, , , ,

RRR – Climax Forest Fight – Makuta Visual Effects

Tuesday | 2022 09 27 |

For the epic final showdown against the British forces, Makuta not only LiDAR scanned, built and extended then entire digital forest for the studio shoot, exteriors and fully digital wide shots, but animated all of the elemental effects of fire and water fx simulations along with all of the digital props. Digital bows and arrows were created for safety alongside several motorbikes for numerous iconic shots in the film. Culminating in the interior destruction of the armoury building with a massive destruction simulation.
, , , ,

The Boys – Season 3 – MPC

Tuesday | 2022 09 27 |

The Boys are back and as diabolical as ever. As our first stint with the genius team over at Amazon we were stoked to work on some key scenes.

From arguably the most emotional scene in the series (RIP Timothy) to some extreme NSFW shots we couldn’t even include in our breakdown reel, this was a different project for many reasons!

Led by MPC VFX Supervisor, Charlie Bayliss and VFX Producer, Taylor Kennard, our teams worked closely with Production VFX Supervisor Stephan Fleet to achieve new levels of VFX to shock audiences far and wide. To see our other work on the show, you’ll have to watch it.
, ,

Babylon – Official Trailer

Tuesday | 2022 09 27 |

Always make a scene. Watch the new trailer for BABYLON starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva. In select theatres December 25. Everywhere January 6. #BabylonMovie

From Damien Chazelle, Babylon is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li and Jean Smart. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.

Featuring the original music track “Voodoo Mama” from Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz.
, ,

The Little Mermaid – Official Teaser Trailer

Tuesday | 2022 09 27 |

Out of the sea, wish I could be… part of that world.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid is coming to theaters May 26, 2023.

The Little Mermaid,” visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023. “The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
, ,

The Mandalorian – Season 3 – Official Teaser Trailer

Tuesday | 2022 09 27 |

The Mandalorian and Grogu face enemies and rally allies as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire.  Season 3 of The Mandalorian is set to launch exclusively on Disney+ in February 2023 and is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Rick Famuyiwa, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson. The returning cast includes Pedro Pascal, Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Omid Abtahi, and Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan.
, , , , ,

HALO – Season 1 – Rodeo FX

Friday | 2022 09 09 |

Halo was a challenge on several levels for the team: it was our first collaboration between Rodeo and Paramount+; taking on a highly anticipated video game adaptation that many fans had been asking for; and finally, we were tasked with creating environments that were going to surround the characters throughout the entire season, and beyond. The stakes were high, and the final results speak for themselves.

We started the adventure nearly 3 years ago with different tests right before the pandemic hit. As production resumed, our team went back to it and started the meticulous work of adapting a gigantic base of concept art references. While some locations were taken straight from the game, some were altered to better reflect the show’s vision.

From Reach City to Oban (Garbage City), Eridanus to Madrigal Outpost, join us on a deep journey through space as we look at the work done on season one of Halo.
, , , ,

Stranger Things – Season 4 – DNEG

Friday | 2022 09 09 |

Take a trip into the upside down with us to learn more about our work on Netflix’s Stranger Things Season 4!

Enjoy this peek behind-the-scenes of the creative process behind the epic Vecna bat battle sequence. From the initial inspiration to seamlessly stitching together the final scene, DNEG’s Neil Eskuri (VFX Supervisor), Anita Borcsok (Environment Supervisor), S Rajuganesh (CG Supervisor) and Carlos Rosas (Animation Supervisor) have all the details.
, , , , ,

Black Adam – Trailer

Friday | 2022 09 09 |

In ancient Kahndaq, Teth Adam was bestowed the almighty powers of the gods. After using these powers for vengeance, he was imprisoned, becoming Black Adam. Nearly 5,000 years have passed and Black Adam has gone from man, to myth, to legend. Now released, his unique form of justice, born out of rage, is challenged by modern day heroes who form the Justice Society: Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone.
, , ,

All Quiet on the Western Front – Teaser

Friday | 2022 09 09 |

All Quiet on the Western Front tells the gripping story of a young German soldier on the Western Front of World War I. Paul and his comrades experience first-hand how the initial euphoria of war turns into desperation and fear as they fight for their lives, and each other, in the trenches. The film from director Edward Berger is based on the world renowned bestseller of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque
, , ,

The Fuse Group – Showreel 2022

Friday | 2022 09 09 |

Check out our updated Fuse Group showreel that includes our new sister studio El Ranchito joining the mix of absolutely stunning VFX work. Welcome to the team El Ranchito!

FuseFX is joined by its sister studios Folks VFX, Rising Sun Pictures, and El Ranchito collectively known as The Fuse Group. The Fuse Group has artists in 13 locations across the globe. Check out this joint reel with some of the best VFX shots we’ve collectively produced.
, , ,

Hansan – Rising Dragon – Trailer

Friday | 2022 09 09 |

A prequel to THE ADMIRAL: ROARING CURRENTS—the most-watched film in Korean cinema history—HANSAN: RISING DRAGON depicts the historical Battle of Hansando. In 1592, admiral Yi Sun-sin and his fleet face off against the might of the invading Japanese navy and its formidable warships. As the Korean forces fall into crisis, the admiral resorts to using his secret weapon, the dragon head ships known as geobukseon, in order to change the tide of this epic battle at sea.
,

Perry Mason – Digital Domain

Friday | 2022 09 09 |

Led by VFX Supervisor Mitchell S. Drain, Digital Domain was proud to produce some incredible work on “Perry Mason” for HBO. The work included a recreation of the original Angels Flight area in Los Angeles. The VFX team researched the look of the city as it was in 1930 and compared it to the modern urban layout it is now, then worked to integrate the two as seamlessly as possible. New techniques brought all designs back to life, from the buildings to the streets to the iconic Angels Flight cable-car, a once iconic vertical trolley that last operated in 1969.
, , ,

MPC Film – FX Reel

Friday | 2022 09 09 |

MPC Film’s FX artists are experts in creating photo-realistic effects simulations. They’re the people behind the colossal destruction effects of Godzilla Vs Kong’s battle in Hong Kong, they set Cruella’s dress alight to create an unforgettable entrance, they crafted the naturalistic effects of the African Savanna for Disney’s The Lion King and brought a terrifying dust storm to Ridley Scott’s Prometheus.

We’re excited to showcase our FX artists work over the years in our latest showreel!
, , ,

The Sandman – One of Us

Friday | 2022 09 09 |

After 32 years confined to the world of the comic book, this year sees The Sandman brought to Netflix screens by visionary author Neil Gaiman and his fellow executive producers Allan Heinberg and David S. Goyer.

Across 240 Visual Effects shots, the One of Us team, made up of almost 100 artists and led by VFX Supervisor James Brennan-Craddock, take the viewer on a supernatural journey into the realm of the Sandman, where dreams, and especially nightmares, come to life.
, , , ,

The Sandman – One of Us

Thursday | 2022 09 08 |

After 32 years confined to the world of the comic book, this year sees The Sandman brought to Netflix screens by visionary author Neil Gaiman and his fellow executive producers Allan Heinberg and David S. Goyer.

When the Sandman, aka Dream — the powerful cosmic being who controls all our dreams — is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for over a century, he must journey across different worlds and timelines to fix the chaos his absence has caused.

Across 240 Visual Effects shots, the One of Us team — made up of almost 100 artists and led by VFX Supervisor James Brennan-Craddock, VFX Producer Catherine Martin and 2D Supervisor Nathan Remy — take the viewer on a supernatural journey into the realm of the Sandman, where dreams, and especially nightmares, come to life.
, , , ,

MPC Episodic Showreel 2022

Thursday | 2022 09 08 |

We’re so pleased to share our brand new 2022 Episodic Showreel!

Showcasing the incredible feature episodic visual effects work crafted by our team of artists, creatives, technologists, and support teams – this new reel features work from Prehistoric Planet, HALO, Vikings: Valhalla, Around the World in 80 Days, and The Boys, to name just a few.
, , ,

Resident Evil – MPC

Thursday | 2022 09 08 |

MPC delivered spine-tingling visual effects to the 8-episode dramatic sci-fi series Resident Evil. Closely collaborating with Netflix and director Andrew Dabb, MPC’s team of VFX artists built around 210 shots ranging from simple muzzle flashes to complex digital environments and CG vehicles.
, , , ,

Bulbbul – Redchillies vfx

Thursday | 2022 09 08 |

Bulbbul, a child bride, grows into an enigmatic woman ruling over her household, hiding her painful past, as supernatural murders of men plague her village.

This project is special for us, given the scale of certain effects we utilised in it. From raging forest conflagrations to fields filled with dense ‘Kash Phool (kans grass), Bulbbul was all about the behaviour of natural elements. Working on the inverted foot was an exciting challenge, as it involved delving deeper into human anatomy. Adding to that were scenic day-night conversions, as well as the red moon transitions, particle disintegration effects and a lot more.
, , , ,

Wednesday Addams – Netflix

Wednesday | 2022 09 07 |

Watch the official teaser for WEDNESDAY, an upcoming Netflix series from the imagination of Tim Burton. WEDNESDAY — starring Jenna Ortega in the title role, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Gwendoline Christie, Christina Ricci and more — is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy. Snap snap.
, , , ,

Recreating the Past Using VFX with 3ds Max

Wednesday | 2022 09 07 |

Time travel is possible with 3ds Max. Experience the Viking Age, 18th, and 20th century within 30 minutes, as 3D Generalist, Thomas Berg, breaks down VFX scenes from Olav, World War 2, and Great Northern War documentaries.

Part of Autodesk’s Vision Series at SIGGRAPH 2021
, ,

Search

About Me

LinkedIn