FuseFX's VFX Shines in Q3!
FuseFX's third quarter has showcased its VFX work in some really hotly anticipated releases,?including the summer’s biggest film?Barbie, the Netflix sequel Extraction 2, and hit streaming series like?Yellowjackets and Marvel’s Secret Invasion. We were also one of the primary houses on the freshman series I’m A Virgo.
We also have some exciting projects coming out soon and later this year, including?The Continental, Loki (Season 2), The Morning Show (Season 3), Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, and more hush-hush projects we can’t quite talk about just yet.
We look forward to sharing more of our work in the coming months!
FuseFX's Finer Details: A Special Interview with Art Department Supervisor Jeremy Melton
Let's get to know you a little, Jeremy; tell us about your background. How did all start for you in VFX?
Going through college, I was always interested in Film. I took all the film classes that were available. I did not know there was a career in Art and Film until the Release of the?Lord of the Rings?art books came out. "Wait... They drew and painted all of this?!?!" It changed everything for me. My first job was in video games, but I still wanted to work in Film and TV. I got a short gig at Zoic designing a lot for the "V" TV show. I was hooked. I did not look back at gaming. That was the start.???
You originally studied to illustrate children's books; how did you transition? Is there anything from that form of art that translates???
All about the visual narrative. It's about trying to tell a story or an idea in a single image or designing something in a way the viewer understands without me saying a word.??
What's your process when designing concept art for a client?
Well, first, it would be talking to the client. Get inside their head and find out the vibe a tone they are looking for. I hope this does not sound cheesy, but music will start to play in my head as we go over what is needed. A vibe. A tone. When I start the actual work, I play music that coincides with that task. I put on the headphones and start my flow. My favorite ones are when I lose myself in that "World" and find out it has been 5 hours since I got up. I then present it to them. Hopefully, they will see the vibe.???
What project are you most proud of while at FuseFX?
I love everything I work on at Fuse. If I had to pick one, it might be "Preacher" I was already a fan of the show when I started at Fuse. I noticed that one of the Supervisors had his room all decked out with toys, posters, and a bunch of Preacher stuff. I did not know him at all. I was VERY new at Fuse. So I just walked right into his office and said... "You don't know me, but I am a HUGE fan of this show, and I would give my left foot to be part of it." He just stared and said, "Good to know." A few weeks later, he gave me a shot. I was immensely proud.???
This is a high stake, high-stress career; what makes you get up in the morning excited about your day-to-day?
I genuinely love my job and my team. We support each other, collaborate, and bounce ideas off each other. When we can, we work on being as creative as possible. That creative exploration keeps us motivated.??
What is your role in developing artists on your team?
I show them everything I know about designing, concepting, and visual narrative. Still, I do not want the "Jeremy Show." I want artists to be themselves and as well-versed as humanly possible. So I work with all of them to discover their strengths and weaknesses. They do the same for me in return. I prefer to be collaborative.???
What would be career advice for those who want to pursue this wild world of VFX??
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In the News
Exciting news! We're thrilled to share some amazing recognition our team received for the outstanding work we've done this quarter. ?? Check out these glowing write-ups on our incredible hit series and films! #ProudAchievements #TeamEffort #Grateful
Knock at the Cabin: The Credits | Art of VFX
I'm a Virgo: AWN | ScreenRant
Extraction 2: Screen Rant | Production Hub
Yellowjackets: Post Magazine | Bloody Disgusting
Comic-Con Recap
We had an incredible time at San Diego Comic-Con! ?? Big thanks to everyone who joined us at Impact24's "Fan Favorites" panel, where we got to hear from amazing panelists like?Jamie Barty?(I'm A Virgo) and?Marshall R. Krasser (Yellowjackets)?from FuseFX ??
Excited to meet you all again at the next ComicCon!?
Rosco’s RDX Lab System for interactive digital backgrounds on an LED wall
The Rosco RDX system, powered by software developed by FuseFX, enabled director Soderbergh and gaffer Derek Gross to use an iPad to project and modify a high-resolution backdrop in real-time. You can change the way things look, the time of day, and add little nuances to the image. These images were displayed on an enormous LED screen measuring 180 feet in width and 20 feet in height, placed behind the apartment windows within a soundstage.
FuseFX NY "Whiskey Salon"
Our FuseFX-NY Prod team offices has labeled themselves the "Whiskey Salon." They throw weekly Thursday "Cake and Cocktail" themed parties. Last week's tiki theme was a blast!
What's brewing at the Whiskey Salon this week? ?? Cheers to a fun-filled gathering! ???#FuseFX?#VFX?#WhiskeySalon?#CakeAndCocktail
Accelerating Visual Effects (VFX) ?? ?? with AI ??
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