ZERO VFX

2D SPOTLIGHT When done well, great 2D work can go completely unnoticed. This month, we want to shine a light on our tenured, incredibly talented 2D team and the often unrecognized artistry that they bring to our projects. A core tenet of our mission at ZERO is for our work to feel authentic, grounded and (many times) invisible to audiences. It’s why we chose the name! For more behind-the-scenes on our work in 'The Instigators', check out https://lnkd.in/edT7TjG6 #VFXBreakdown #CompAppreciation #CompArtist #2DSpotlight #2D #VFX #TheInstigatorsMovie

2D SPOTLIGHT When done well, great 2D work can go completely unnoticed. This month, we want to shine a light on our tenured, incredibly talented 2D team and the often unrecognized artistry that they bring to our projects. A core tenet of our mission at ZERO is for our work to feel authentic, grounded and (many times) invisible to audiences. It’s why we chose the name! #2D #VFXCompositing #CompArtist #VFX #2DSpotlight

2D SPOTLIGHT When done well, great 2D work can go completely unnoticed. This month, we want to shine a light on our tenured, incredibly talented 2D team and the often unrecognized artistry that they bring to our projects. A core tenet of our mission at ZERO is for our work to feel authentic, grounded and (many times) invisible to audiences. It’s why we chose the name! #VFXCompositing #2D #2DSpotlight #VFX

If you enjoyed our single shot breakdown of the 'Ball POV', check out our full VFX breakdown of Luca Guadagnino's 'Challengers'. The work is truly a testament to the talent and creativity of our team at ZERO. #VFXBreakdown #BehindTheScenes #ChallengersMovie #Tennis #VFX

The VFX panel for Corridor Digital share their thoughts on our Challengers sequence, and even showed a little love to our work on Hardcore Henry! Watch the full episode on the link below. https://lnkd.in/ewYTyvch #VFX #ChallengersMovie #VFXArtistsReact

Though our methods are slightly different from Chloe and Halle’s, we know how to fill a venue! Super proud of our contribution to this awesome collaboration between CORE Hydration, Chloe Bailey, and Halle Bailey. Bob Industries Kim Geldenhuys Rock Paper Scissors LLC Color Refinery #VFX #WorkWeDo #CoreHydration #VisualEffects

CHALLENGERS SHOT BREAKDOWN - An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how the ZERO team, lead by VFX Supervisors Brian Drewes and Don Libby, created the breathtaking final scene of Luca Guadagnino's “Challengers.” Some additional behind the scenes facts for how this shot came to life: - Started with a previs pass, animated to the timing of an actual tennis volley, which was approved by Luca prior to filming. - Filming was supervised by the VFX team along with the second unit camera crew. Editorial support was on set to confirm cut points were working as we were filming. - Filmed during a 5 hour window with an Arri Alexa LF on a 30' technocrane. 23 individual shots were stitched together to create the final 24 second shot seen in the film. - Full LiDar and photogrammetry scans of the tennis court environment were captured to help create the final models. 100+ actors and background extras were also photoscanned to populate the stands of our CG environment. - Full CG camera and environment to smooth camera motion and correct time of day changes. - Stunt double faces were replaced with a combination of full CG heads and additional photography. Full film breakdown coming soon! #ChallengersMovie #VFXBreakdown #ChallengersMovieVFX #WorkWeDo #VFX #ChallengersVFX

Step onto the court and explore 'The Art of VFX' with VFX Supervisor Brian Drewes. Featuring the process of pre-visualization and seamless VFX integration on the #Challengersmovie! Playing now exclusively in theatres. 🎾 https://lnkd.in/exKWW4Hx #TheArtOfVFX #ChallengersMovie The Art of VFX

Before you head to the theaters this weekend to see Challengers, check out this peek behind the scenes... and stay tuned next week to The Art of VFX for an interview with VFX Supervisor Brian Drewes! #ChallengersMovie #WorkWeDo #VFX #BehindTheScenes

Challengers is a clear Ace with the critics, picking up a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and a “Critic’s Pick” with Variety. Particular praise was given for the high energy tennis match scenes - can’t wait to share with you how we pulled that off! #VFX #WorkWeDo #ChallengersMovie