Talk Overview:
In The Amateur, Vine FX’s debut graphics project, screen graphics stepped out of the background and onto centre stage, becoming storytellers in their own right. From a single sequence grew 130+ shots and a bold new visual language of espionage, where dynamic interfaces guided the audience and supported the narrative. Join VFX Supervisor Simon Carr as he reveals how the team blended cutting-edge design with believable technology, turned collaboration into innovation, making graphics a character in this modern spy thriller.
Speakers
Simon Carr
Creative Lead/VFX Sup at Vine FX
Simon Carr is a VFX Supervisor at Vine FX with over thirty years of experience in the visual effects industry, including two decades dedicated to on-set and post-production VFX
supervision. His impressive portfolio includes major credits such as The Amateur, Star Trek Into Darkness, Oblivion, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and Mank. Simon also served as the overall
VFX Supervisor for The Man Who Fell to Earth, earning him an Emmy nomination. Throughout his career, Simon has contributed to projects at some of the world's most renowned studios, including Animal Logic, Framestore, Method Studios, and The Magic Camera Company. At Vine FX, he brings his wealth of expertise to guide the creative direction and ensure high-quality VFX output. Simon's leadership and experience continue to support Vine FX's reputation for delivering outstanding visual effects.
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