Roubaix · Lille, France
Services 05/07
A VFX studio in Roubaix, near Lille. We make simulations in Houdini and the CG shots that go with them. We supervise the effects from preparation to compositing, then finish the film with grading and sound.
What you get
FX and simulations in Houdini
Cloth and hair (CFX)
VFX supervision
Compositing, grading and sound design
We made NEVER STOP, our automotive short film, in Blender and Houdini. It has animated cars, missiles, fire and smoke, in a city made entirely in 3D.
Tools: Houdini, Nuke, Maya, DaVinci Resolve Studio
Special effects or visual effects?
Special effects (SFX) are done on set, like explosions, rain or prosthetics. Visual effects (VFX) are done afterwards, on a computer, in post-production. Our CGI vs VFX guide explains the differences in detail.
VFX supervision
A VFX supervisor prepares the shots that need effects. During the shoot, they advise the crew so the footage can be used later (references, measurements, lighting). Then they follow the work up to compositing. When the supervisor is part of the studio that makes the effects, you save time and avoid surprises.
Post-production
We do the compositing, grading and sound design of every film we deliver.
VFX for films, commercials and music videos
We do the visual effects for short films, commercials and music videos. That means 3D integration, simulations, shot clean-up and compositing. NEVER STOP is a full-CG short film we made from start to finish.
The French tax rebate for international productions
We are established in France and we make our VFX in France, so our work counts in the eligible spending of the French tax rebate (TRIP). It also counts toward the €2M of French VFX spending that raises the rebate to 40%. We don’t file the application. Your French production services company does that. Our guide to the French tax rebate explains the details.
How we work
01
Brief and breakdown of the shots
02
Look tests and simulation R&D
03
Supervision of the shoot if needed
04
Simulation, FX and lighting
05
Compositing and grading
06
Delivery
Related work
Short film
Self-initiated
Spec ad · fan-made
Questions
What does a VFX supervisor do?
They prepare the effects before the shoot. On set, they check that the footage can be used for the VFX. Then they follow each shot up to compositing.
What tools do you use?
Houdini for FX and simulation, Blender for the rest.
How much does it cost?
It depends on length, level of detail and the number of formats. Send us a few lines and we’ll come back with a quote.
How long does it take?
It depends on the film. Tell us your deadline and we’ll tell you straight away if it’s doable.