Andrew Garfield being put through his paces on the set of 'Hacksaw Ridge'. (Photo credit: Mark Rogers).
Cutting Edge.s Head of Features Marcus Bolton, Visual Effects Supervisor Simon Maddison and Creative Director Finn Spencer chat to Harry Windsor about running post on Mel Gibson.s 'Hacksaw Ridge'.
The film, which is nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, nabbed a BAFTA award on Sunday evening for Best Editing by John Gilbert.
What was Ce's involvement in Hacksaw Ridge?
Bolton: We had a team of 25 people dedicated to the project to ensure we delivered to the deadline. Our VFX team worked on over 100 set extension shots, creating quite massive landscapes needed to be true to specific location in the United States. We were also lucky to be chosen to create the Titles and Credits design on the film.
What was the tendering process to get the gig?...
Cutting Edge.s Head of Features Marcus Bolton, Visual Effects Supervisor Simon Maddison and Creative Director Finn Spencer chat to Harry Windsor about running post on Mel Gibson.s 'Hacksaw Ridge'.
The film, which is nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, nabbed a BAFTA award on Sunday evening for Best Editing by John Gilbert.
What was Ce's involvement in Hacksaw Ridge?
Bolton: We had a team of 25 people dedicated to the project to ensure we delivered to the deadline. Our VFX team worked on over 100 set extension shots, creating quite massive landscapes needed to be true to specific location in the United States. We were also lucky to be chosen to create the Titles and Credits design on the film.
What was the tendering process to get the gig?...
- 2/14/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Cutting Edge Sydney has hired Simon Maddison as VFX Supervisor and creative lead.
He had been one of the founders of Fuel VFX and his recent work includes Iron Man 2, The Avengers and Cowboys and Aliens, plus commericals work for Virgin, Gucci and Sony.
“I’m excited by making things that are new. In an industry that is always moving forward at a break neck speed it’s a wonderful challenge to try and harness that. In my opinion if it’s never been seen before and it gets peoples’ attention in a positive way then I’ve done my job,” said Maddison.
“The other thing is the mediums that we have at our disposal right now. In today’s environment the delivery of any given message feels almost limitless. Finding new and exciting ways of achieving that is the next challenge we have in front of us and I intend to play a part in...
He had been one of the founders of Fuel VFX and his recent work includes Iron Man 2, The Avengers and Cowboys and Aliens, plus commericals work for Virgin, Gucci and Sony.
“I’m excited by making things that are new. In an industry that is always moving forward at a break neck speed it’s a wonderful challenge to try and harness that. In my opinion if it’s never been seen before and it gets peoples’ attention in a positive way then I’ve done my job,” said Maddison.
“The other thing is the mediums that we have at our disposal right now. In today’s environment the delivery of any given message feels almost limitless. Finding new and exciting ways of achieving that is the next challenge we have in front of us and I intend to play a part in...
- 10/15/2013
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Fuel VFX has announced the front line of producers who will lead the combined Fuel and Animal Logic advertising post-production team: Samantha Daley, Sarah Hiddlestone and Alastair Stephen.
It follows Animal Logic's acquisition of Fuel VFX in early-October, which saved the VFX house after it hit cash flow troubles. Animal Logic then combined its short-form and advertising operations with Fuel VFX, which are now being run from Fuel's Newtown offices.
Animal Logic said Daley and Hiddlestone will provide continuity of service for the clients of Fuel and Animal Logic, while new team member Stephen joins the team with more than 20 years of industry experience. He began his career working with Sydney agencies Gp Bates, Ddb and Attik, transitioning to the VFX industry to lead facilities Engine, Digital Pictures and Iloura as executive producer. He most recently worked on ABC1 and ABC2 rebrands.
Animal Logic also said VFX supervisor Simon Maddison...
It follows Animal Logic's acquisition of Fuel VFX in early-October, which saved the VFX house after it hit cash flow troubles. Animal Logic then combined its short-form and advertising operations with Fuel VFX, which are now being run from Fuel's Newtown offices.
Animal Logic said Daley and Hiddlestone will provide continuity of service for the clients of Fuel and Animal Logic, while new team member Stephen joins the team with more than 20 years of industry experience. He began his career working with Sydney agencies Gp Bates, Ddb and Attik, transitioning to the VFX industry to lead facilities Engine, Digital Pictures and Iloura as executive producer. He most recently worked on ABC1 and ABC2 rebrands.
Animal Logic also said VFX supervisor Simon Maddison...
- 11/7/2012
- by Staff Reporter
- IF.com.au
Australian independent post production house Animal Logic has bought the business assets of Fuel VFX, the visual effects company which went into voluntary administration in late August.
The acquisition means the foundation of a new company Animal Logic Fuel, trading still as Fuel VFX, with both companies operating with their own distinct identities and client relationships.
It is good news for the VFX industry which has struggled recently due to a high Australian dollar acting as a deterrent to Hollywood production houses.
The original five founders of Fuel, Jason Bath, Paul Butterworth, Andrew Hellen, Simon Maddison and Dave Morley will lead all aspects of the new business.
Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian told Encore: “Our motivation was that we really felt there was a great brand, talent and legacy as an independent design and visual VFX company. I just thought it would be such a bad signal for our industry...
The acquisition means the foundation of a new company Animal Logic Fuel, trading still as Fuel VFX, with both companies operating with their own distinct identities and client relationships.
It is good news for the VFX industry which has struggled recently due to a high Australian dollar acting as a deterrent to Hollywood production houses.
The original five founders of Fuel, Jason Bath, Paul Butterworth, Andrew Hellen, Simon Maddison and Dave Morley will lead all aspects of the new business.
Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian told Encore: “Our motivation was that we really felt there was a great brand, talent and legacy as an independent design and visual VFX company. I just thought it would be such a bad signal for our industry...
- 10/2/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Australian visual effects and production company Animal Logic has acquired the assets of Fuel VFX.
It ends Fuel VFX's near-death experience after the company, which has contributed visual effects work to a range of high-profile blockbusters, called in voluntary administrators Jirsch Sutherland on August 27 after suffering a cash crunch.
Animal Logic, which is based at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter, plans to continue running the company under the Fuel VFX brand (under a new company dubbed Animal Logic Fuel) at Fuel's current Newtown offices.
Animal Logic chief executive Zareh Nalbandian said there were synergies between the two companies.
"Highly regarded around the world for its advertising and film VFX work, it is a name with a great pedigree and a solid future," Nalbandian said in a statement. "We are committed to making sure that this great creative resource will not disappear from our Australian VFX landscape..
The acquisition price was not disclosed.
It ends Fuel VFX's near-death experience after the company, which has contributed visual effects work to a range of high-profile blockbusters, called in voluntary administrators Jirsch Sutherland on August 27 after suffering a cash crunch.
Animal Logic, which is based at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter, plans to continue running the company under the Fuel VFX brand (under a new company dubbed Animal Logic Fuel) at Fuel's current Newtown offices.
Animal Logic chief executive Zareh Nalbandian said there were synergies between the two companies.
"Highly regarded around the world for its advertising and film VFX work, it is a name with a great pedigree and a solid future," Nalbandian said in a statement. "We are committed to making sure that this great creative resource will not disappear from our Australian VFX landscape..
The acquisition price was not disclosed.
- 10/2/2012
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
One of Australia’s most respected independent visual effects houses has gone into administration.
Staff of Fuel VFX – which employs around 100 people – were given the news yesterday.
The Sydney-based Fuel VFX was set up 12 years ago by VFX supervisors Paul Butterworth, Andrew Hellen, Simon Maddison, Dave Morley and executive producer Jason Bath who had a shared background in film and TV projects. Fuel VFX specialises in computer generated animation, motion design and post production.
The production house has worked on a wide range of projects across film, TV and and commercials. Administrators Jirsch Sutherland are fighting to keep the company as a going concern and work is continuing on existing projects.
Recent film work has included Prometheus, Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol and The Avengers. TV work has included Nine Network’s Tricky Business. Its recent TV commercials have included work on brands including Optus, Wrigley’s, Leggo’s pasta, Ge and McDonald’s.
Staff of Fuel VFX – which employs around 100 people – were given the news yesterday.
The Sydney-based Fuel VFX was set up 12 years ago by VFX supervisors Paul Butterworth, Andrew Hellen, Simon Maddison, Dave Morley and executive producer Jason Bath who had a shared background in film and TV projects. Fuel VFX specialises in computer generated animation, motion design and post production.
The production house has worked on a wide range of projects across film, TV and and commercials. Administrators Jirsch Sutherland are fighting to keep the company as a going concern and work is continuing on existing projects.
Recent film work has included Prometheus, Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol and The Avengers. TV work has included Nine Network’s Tricky Business. Its recent TV commercials have included work on brands including Optus, Wrigley’s, Leggo’s pasta, Ge and McDonald’s.
- 8/28/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
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