UK Film & TV Tax Incentive Changes – What You Need to Know for 2025
Discover the 2025 changes to the UK Film & TV Tax Incentives, including enhanced rebates for VFX and updated AVEC rates. Learn how productions can benefit from increased tax relief and new eligibility rules.
The Art of VFX in the Glass Bridge Sequence:
The Glass Bridge sequence in Squid Game: The Challenge relied on a seamless blend of practical effects and VFX to create a visually stunning yet safe experience for participants. Contestants faced terrifying falls through trapdoors onto airbags below, with VFX used to remove the visual mechanisms and enhance the illusion of peril. The bridge\u2019s height and atmospheric elements were extended digitally, while head replacements ensured emotional authenticity. This project showcased how VFX can turn ambitious concepts into believable, thrilling storytelling moments without compromising safety.
The Impact of VFX and Virtual Production on Modern Filmmaking: Techniques, Benefits, and Planning Insights
Visual effects (VFX) and virtual production are transforming modern filmmaking by enhancing storytelling, streamlining workflows, and controlling budgets. From integrating VFX professionals early in pre-production to leveraging LED volumes for realistic environments, productions benefit from careful planning and innovative technologies. Whether managing hundreds of VFX shots or recreating vehicle interiors on a stage, these approaches save costs and unlock creative possibilities, making them invaluable for projects of all scales.
File Lister 2 for Turnovers
For small production teams, managing file turnovers can be a challenge, but a simple tool can make a big difference. FileLister2 is a lightweight application designed to generate file lists quickly and efficiently. With just a folder selection, it outputs a file list in your chosen format (CSV or TXT) at the top level of the folder. Optional features include ignoring zero-sized files, listing folder structures only, and more. Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS, FileLister2 is available for download with a user-friendly interface to streamline your workflow. Use responsibly under the provided terms.
Making a Scene: The argument for Previsulation
This blog post explores the behind-the-scenes process of crafting a pivotal scene in Interview with the Vampire. It delves into how the team used previsualization (previs) and technical visualization (techviz) to balance creative vision with budget constraints. By leveraging these tools, the production team was able to experiment, refine camera movements, and execute the shoot efficiently in Prague. The result is a visually stunning sequence that brings the dark, atmospheric world of 1940s Paris to life, demonstrating the power of advanced planning and technology in TV production.
Interview With The Vampire Part ii
Behind the Vampires
As AMC’s
Interview with the Vampire Part 2
continues to captivate audiences with its gripping portrayal of Louie du Pont Dulac's life, the role of visual effects (VFX) becomes ever more critical in blending the series’ historical setting with its dark, supernatural elements, and bringing to life the modern day interview location. In this second season, our VFX team took on the challenge of delivering over 1,000 shots across the eight episodes, each designed to enhance the storytelling and immerse viewers in Louie’s world and in most instances completely invisible to the audience.