Production & Post
Watch: How BlueBolt created 250 supporting invisible VFX shots for The Thursday Murder Club
The film, based on Richard Osman's bestselling novel, is available to watch on Netflix
VFX
Production & Post
Phantom appears to drive global creative vision
Following a round of recent acquisitions, Phantom Media Group's consolidation aims to leverage the its global creative power
Production & Post
Netflix aims to ‘push the boundaries of production’ by combining VFX, virtual production businesses
"Merging Scanline VFX and Eyeline Studios under one brand enables us to pioneer new tools and facilitate creative collaboration." said the company
Production & Post
Creating the VFX for Downton Abbey’s grand finale
BlueBolt worked on 138 VFX shots for the film, including the opening sequence set in a 1930s Piccadilly Circus
Production & Post
Reconstructing the past: how Lux Aeterna brought early humans to life in BBC’s Human
The team at Lux Aeterna explain how partnering with photogrammetry specialists Sample & Hold enabled the recreation of prehistoric humans, while also paving the...
Production & Post
Case study: Redefining post from the ground up
Passionate about doing things differently, DISAUTHORITY is rewriting the post production rules from its East Croydon base
Production & Post
Lightcraft ignites pre-to-post collaboration with Spark
Augmenting traditional processes with AI-driven tools, Spark enables browser-based collaboration throughout the production cycle
Production & Post
The VFX and Animation World Atlas reveals global industry growth despite recent closures
Quarterly-collected data shows a fluctuating picture over the last 12 months, but London provides employment for 10,564 people in the sector, more than twice...
Production & Post
Creating an authentic connection between human and dragon
Production VFX supervisor Christian Mänz talks to TVBEurope about the work that went into creating the creatures of How to Train Your Dragon both...
Virtual Production
Netflix and IIM launch women’s virtual production training initiative
The initiative aims to broaden the skillsets of women working in the creative industries across Europe
Production & Post
Bringing The Penguin to life
Johnny Han, visual effects supervisor on HBO's The Penguin, tells TVBEurope how the criminal underworld of Gotham City was created (and almost destroyed)
Production & Post
Jellyfish FX ‘gets the band back together’ with new company launch
The new visual effects studio incorporates the former leadership team behind Jellyfish Pictures’ VFX division
Production & Post
The undetectable VFX in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This
VFX compositor Stephen Pugh talks to TVBEurope about creating visual effects that don't draw attention to themselves
Media Management
Outperforming with outsourcing: staying competitive with Media Capability Centres
Nitin Jain, managing partner, director at Skandha Media Services investigates how Media Capability Centres are emerging as a strategic alternative to traditional in-house operations...
Production & Post
Molinare and Elephant Goldfish pool resources with new Dublin VFX operation
The post production and VFX studio provides strategic advantages with access to Irish tax incentives
Production & Post
Handling with care: How UNIT Studios told the story of The Bombing of Flight 103
The Bombing of Flight 103 examined events surrounding what was and remains the worst terrorist attack ever to take place in the UK. The...
Production & Post
From students to studio: how Viridian FX is supporting the next generation
The team behind York's Viridian FX explain how the studio is going back to its roots to train up the next generation of visual...
Production & Post
Project Post Fund relaunched by Screen Scotland
During its pilot phase, the fund supported projects including HBO's The Penguin
Production & Post
Report: Over 190,000 work off-screen in UK’s TV and film industries
The pilot study aims to help ScreenSkills develop an inclusive and adaptable screen sector workforce for now and the future, said the organisation
Virtual Production
Samsung creates The Wall for Virtual Production at Twickenham Film Studios
The ultra large LED wall features a 24 x 4.5 metre back wall, and 105 sq metre LED ceiling
Production & Post
How Scanline VFX recreated the Thames and more for Netflix’s Back in Action
Jan Krupp, VFX supervisor at Scanline VFX, tells TVBEurope how the company created a range of environments for the Netflix film
People
BlueBolt bolsters tech team
The London VFX studio has strengthened its pipeline team with two promotions and a new appointment
Production & Post
Netflix Media Production Suite ‘democratises access’ to innovation
Adopting open standards, the solution aims to provide workflow standardisation, allowing for automation and other innovations across a diverse range of markets
Business
‘Very little for creative industries’ in Spring Statement 2025
The Chancellor presented her speech in the House of Commons today
Business
Confidence-boosting $215 million funding package announced for Cinesite
Coming at a "pivotal" time for the sector, the funding underscores Cinesite's ambition and confidence in the media and entertainment industry
Artificial Intelligence
Slapshot app makes AI-powered VFX accessible to all
Slapshot aims to make VFX available for a range of users including independent editors, colourists, content creators and established visual effects companies
Business
‘Majority’ of Technicolor UK’s 400+ staff made redundant as administrators officially appointed
The company's administrators said "the economic headwinds which are affecting companies right across the creative industries have proved too challenging to overcome"
Business
Technicolor set to enter administration
Technicolor Creative Studios UK Limited is expected to file for administration today
Production & Post
Neural Performance Toolset, Robbie Williams as an ape, and The Penguin win at VES Awards
The annual awards celebrate global visual effects artists across a wide range of disciplines
Production & Post
How UNIT created a CG photoreal gorilla for Paramount+ drama Stags
UNIT VFX supervisor Nuno Pereira tells TVBEurope about the work that went into creating an emotive CG gorilla called El Niño
Production & Post
Remembering the legend: how Scanline VFX retold the SENNA story
Craig Wentworth, overall VFX supervisor at Scanline VFX, tells TVBEurope how the spectacular sights and sounds of Formula 1 in the '80s and '90s...
Production & Post
Mapping the great wave: how Lux Aeterna produced data-centric visuals for Tsunami: Race Against Time
VFX house Lux Aeterna used wave height data from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration for National Geographic's documentary about the 2004 tsunami
Production & Post
Cracking creation: Fun facts from Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
According to co-director Nick Park, the production team "embraced technology" to help create the iconic duo's latest adventure
Virtual Production
Brompton LED processing powers Space Studios facility for RecodeXR
Brompton's solutions enable the full-service virtual production studio to scale up to meet clients' demands
Business
UK creative industry Autumn Budget response – ‘not only welcome, but essential to support sector’
Figures from across the industry have been broadly supportive of the Chancellor's announcement
Business
Budget 2024: UK Chancellor outlines plans for creative industries
The Chancellor has delivered the new government's first budget pledging a tax relief package for the creative industries
Artificial Intelligence
Fantas-AI? Disney ‘set to announce major AI initiative’
Focusing on post production and VFX, the move is expected to mark a 'sea change' in the industry
Business
Technicolor ‘in talks over sale’
According to a report, following a move towards growth, Technicolor has opened talks with potential buyers as shareholders are "assessing its long-term future"
Features
Making the dragons fly
Martin Pelletier, visual effects supervisor at Rodeo FX, explains how House of the Dragon’s fantastic flying beasts are able to take to the air
Features
Opinion: The evolution of robotics in broadcast
Paddy Taylor, head of broadcast at MRMC, considers the continuing impact of technologies such as robotics and automation in the broadcast environment
People
Meet the… head of VFX
Simon Wilkinson, head of VFX at 1185 Films, tells TVBEurope how a desire to constantly learn new things has helped shape his career
People
Meet the… CEO and co-founder
Jon Mason from VFX talent agency Hotspring, tells TVBEurope why the visual effects industry is a perfect blend of art and technology, allowing for...