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Vancouver VFX Studio Integral to Netflix's 'One Piece' Success
A Vancouver visual effects company played a vital role in the success of Netflix's 'One Piece'. The studio collaborated closely with the live-action production team, blending technology and performance to create seamless visuals.
The integration of live-action and VFX requires teamwork. The VFX team relies on the live-action production for guidance, working together to combine technology with on-screen performances. For example, the studio provided blueprints for a Brontosaurus so the live-action team could build a physical dinosaur head for actors to sit on in front of a blue screen. According to Munro, this helped the actors feel as though they were actually sitting on a Brontosaurus, improving their performances. Creating physical set pieces might seem like extra work, but Munro says it ultimately saves a significant amount of effort in post-production.
Key Facts
- A Vancouver VFX studio was a key contributor to Netflix's 'One Piece'.
- The VFX team collaborates with the live-action production to merge technology and performance.
- The studio provided blueprints for a Brontosaurus, which aided the live-action team.
- A physical dinosaur head was constructed for actors to sit on during filming.
- Using physical set pieces improves actors' performances.
- Building set pieces on set reduces post-production workload.
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- The Vancouver Sun — Vancouver VFX house a large part of the puzzle for No. 1 Netflix show One Piece