Smoke & Mirrors

We partner with Pitch Fanzine on their first article of the year 🤯 Our very own Iwan Thomas features in ‘Pitch’s New Talent 2021’ as he talks about his journey with us over the years and his ambition’s as a young Motion Graphics Artist.🖊 Link to the Article Below #motiongraphic #postproduction #talent #creative

Just wrapped up this striking black-and-white colour grade for BINA. and her new song Sleepless, featuring the phenomenal Leonie Biney and Essence Martins on the EP 'Chaos is her name'. We know how to bring depth, mood, and emotion to every frame. This grade proves that black and white can be just as captivating as a full-on colour job – and we’re thrilled with the result. Big shoutout to the entire team for making this visual story unforgettable. We're super excited to be taking on all of the music visuals for this sensational artist. Give it a watch and check out the art of storytelling where shadows and light take centre stage. 👏 CREDITS 👏 Director + Editor - Niya Taylor DOP + Gaffer - David Witchell 1st AD - Raghav Mukerji Production Assistant Yezan Laham Studio - Matte Black London Colour - Smoke & Mirrors Colourist - Benjamin Rozario Colour Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank Studio Assist - Arthur Wood Track Producer - Who is Sub Culture Additional Vocals - Tora-I Additional Guitar - Cam May Feature Artists - BINA., Leonie Biney and Essence Martins

🔥 NEW WORK DROP🔥 With the utmost precision and attention to detail 👌, we are proud to have completed the post-production for this Fentimans Ltd commercial. From meticulous editing and seamless cuts to vibrant colour grading and in-house support, every frame is as refreshing as the iconic beverages themselves. Here's to bringing this beautifully crafted piece to life—cheers 🥂. CREDITS Client - Fentimans Ltd Creative Agency - Drummond Central Production - The Gate Films Director/Photographer - Graeme J. Hill Senior Producer - Hollie Newton On Set Producer - Abi Saleem Production Manager - Alice Briers Production Assistant - Kendra Smith Socials/Shoot Support - Sasha-Kari Belford Post House - Smoke & Mirrors Post Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank Editor - Liam Hargreaves Colourist - Benjamin Rozario VFX - Cathal O'Donoghue Audio Engineer - Scott Little Studio Assistant - Arthur Wood

Just dropped some seriously stunning stills from 'BINA. - Precious' we had the pleasure of working on. The Smoke & Mirrors team handled the grade on this one, enhancing the beauty and energy of this artist first hand. This film is a visual feast, and we’re pumped to have played a part in making it look the way it does. Check out the stills below. 👏 CREDITS 👏 Director, editor & DP: NIYADRE Production assistant: Ziad Haddad Post house: Smoke & Mirrors  Colourist: Benjamin Rozario Colour Producer: Benjamin Cruickshank Studio Assist: Arthur Wood Stylist: Damali Tyson Styling Assistant: Francesca Thompson Dress: Nozomi Yamanami Make Up Artist: Erin Peart

We’re thrilled to share the trailer for the MTV Faces Series! Featuring celebs such as Jordan Stephens and Matt Willis, this stylish and beautifully graded piece dives deep into their stories while highlighting the importance of mental health and ADHD. Our in-house colourist, Benjamin Rozario, who worked his magic on Series 1, is back at it again for the second round. At Smoke & Mirrors, we take pride in bringing these stories to life with impeccable grading so stay tuned—this is just a taste of what’s to come... 🎬 💫 CREDITS 💫 Host: Jordan Stephens Guests: Matt Willis, Cat Burns, Jessie Mei Li, Wes Nelson, Harley Sulé CREW: Commissioner and Executive Producer: Amie Parker-Williams Series Directors: Amie Parker-Williams, Sam Mardon Digital Creative Lead: Becka Saville Series Producer: Will Clempner Production Manager: Christa Michael Production Coordinator: Beth Duncan Casting Producer: Ali Anselmo Director of Photography: Jomar O’Meally Camera Operators: Amar Dusanjh, Jack Harwood, Ellie I. Camera Assistants: Bailey M., Jack Davy Lighting Operators: Piers cox, Duncan Elsom Sound Operators: Gordon Moon, Richard Simmons Art Director: Dayna Murphy Set Assistants: Ali Taylor, Adam Maryniak Set Dresser: Marnee G. Photographer: Philipp Raheem Make-up Artist: Shaz Roye POST: Editors: Sam Mardon, Ellie I. Grade Facility: Smoke & Mirrors Grade - Benjamin Rozario Colour Producer - Jack Kirkwood Colour Assist - Alex Benson

We’re stoked to have worked on the post-production for Ski Club of Great Britain®’s latest commercial. From snowy peaks to sleek cuts, we’ve colour graded something special with our talented friends over at perch leading the charge on the creative and production. Ready to ski what we’ve done? Check it out below 🔽 ❄️ CREDITS ❄️ Client - Ski Club of Great Britain® Agency & Production - perch Directed by - perch Cinematography - Paddy Bartram   Colour Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank / Smoke & Mirrors Colour Grade- Benjamin Rozario / Smoke & Mirrors Editor - Will March Sound Design - Will Berridge Sound Guide - Martin Rebord

Our very own Dean Wyles just dropped some serious wisdom in this LBBonline - Little Black Book article for aspiring VFX artists 🙌. If you’ve ever dreamed of breaking into the VFX world, this is your go-to-guide. Dean and other industry pros cover everything from how to kickstart your career. Don’t sleep on this insider advice, give it a read...

We’re excited to finally share the trailer for ELIXIR, a mesmerising film about a glamorous, elderly woman who revisits the bar where she once performed, taking a soulful journey back to her younger days. Benjamin Rozario worked his magic on the colour grading, delivering stunning, timeless visuals that bring the story to life. You might remember the stills we shared a few months back... well, now it’s time for a sneak peek! 👀 Keep your eyes peeled for the full release — this one’s going to be unforgettable. Credits🤝 Shirley Maiden – Katy Manning Hugh Da Silva – Jeffrey Otame Young Shirley Maiden – Abbie Steele Bobby Beaufort – John Caras Bertie Stein – Graham Edwards   Production Company – Esque Films Director – Marcus Mills Writers – Marcus Mills & Ajay Chowdhury Producers – Steve Hibbs & Marcus Mills Executive Producer – Andreea Mirimia Director of Photography - Dom Lake    Music – Mark Doggett Sound Designer – Markus Moll Colour Producer – Jack Kirkwood Colourist – Benjamin Rozario VFX Assistant – Mark Miko Storyboard Artist – Marcus Mill

🧢NEW WORK DROP🧢   Our latest colour grade is fire…no cap 🔥.    Take a look below at another masterpiece from the talented Benjamin Rozario for New Era Cap’s latest campaign. We’re super proud of just how stunning this one turned out.    ⭐️ Credits ⭐️   Directed by Ben Hanratty Creative Director | Jordan Rason Exec Producer | Jake Perry Producer | Charlotte Perry
 Production Manager | Joe Vickers Production Assistant | Arianna Governato Production Assistant | Mia Tessema Production Runner | Thato Malinga DOP | Jules Philippi 1st AC | Justin McGillivray    Post Production: Post Production | Smoke & Mirrors Colour Producer | Jack Kirkwood  Colour Grade by | Benjamin Rozario   Talent
 Donovan Marcellus
 Dom S  Nyi’azjah    1st AD | Andy Gradwell    Location Manager | Nicky Jay    Photographer | Maximilian Hetherington  Lighting Assistant | Barney Arthur  Lighting Assistant | Scott Hobson Jones
 
 Stylist | Charlotte Moss
 Styling Assistant | Ariana Estrada
 Hair & Make-up Artist | Emma Regan
 Hair & Make-up Assistant | Chess Thornton    Mini Bus Driver | Paul Jackson
 Tourneo Driver | Maz Choud
 HMU/Wardrobe Split Driver | Billy Smith

We had an absolute blast working on the colour grading for this Age Co campaign... The set was stunning, and the choreography was next-level, so we just knew the grade had to match that vibrant and dynamic feel🔥. Shoutout to our partners in crime over at The Gate Films for pulling this together, and another job well done to in-house colourist Benjamin Rozario for elevating every frame. It’s all about those details that make the magic happen, check it out below 🔽. 🌟CREDITS 🌟 Director of Marketing, Brand and Product Development - Carolyn Hector Senior Marketing manager, Insurance - Sally Palmer Senior Marketing Manager, Brand & Partners - Danielle Stooke Senior Marketing Executive, Insurance - Laura Chandler Agency - Campfire Agency Ltd Account Director - Emma Williams Associate Creative Director - Clare Pavey (Suter) Senior Art Director - Katie Higgs Production - The Gate Films Director - Graeme J. Hill Producer - Joshua Boswell Production Manager - Alice Briers Production Assistants - Hannah Porter, Charlotte Walsh Socials - Robbie Shirley 1st Assistant Director - Stevie Fylan Director of Photography - Paul Mortlock GBCT Steadicam - Will Lyte Focus Puller - Sean Lomax Camera Assistant - Dean Keague Grip - Adam Cheetham DIT - Megan Parker Playback - Duncan Lees Gaffer - Ian Stevens Spark - Charlotte Stevens, Chris Sarginson Art Director - Lisa Westwell Art Dept Assistant - Ben Critchley Art Dept Runner - John Bruce Choreographer - Josh Hawkins Stylist - Emma Edwards Make up Artist - Lou McCann First Aider - Abbie Beckett Post-Production - Smoke & Mirrors & The Gate Films Editor - Chloe Isherwood Colourist - Benjamin Rozario