Framestore had all the right ingredients to deliver Wonka, a generous cup of Concept Art, Pre-Production Services, On-Set Supervision, a sprinkle of Previs, Postvis, Design, and a spoonful of final VFX.
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Feature Film VFX
Wonka
Framestore
Framestore had all the right ingredients to deliver Wonka, a generous cup of Concept Art, Pre-Production Services, On-Set Supervision, a sprinkle of Previs, Postvis, Design, and a spoonful of final VFX. The supervision team, led by overall Production VFX Supervisor Graham Page, included Martin Macrae, Head of the Art Department, overseeing concept art; Maike Fiene, Visualization Supervisor, guiding previs and postvis; and VFX Supervisors; and VFX Supervisors Robert Allman and Carlos Monzon, coordinating Framestore VFX artists in Montréal, London, and Mumbai.
From the early concept stages, Framestore played a crucial role in the filmmaking process, helping to realize Paul King's whimsical vision. In over 922 shots, the team executed complex tasks including extensive set extensions, digi-doubles, animated crowds, 2D animations, multiple photorealistic creatures, diverse mechanical devices, 300,000 gallons of digital chocolate, and a fully-realized digital actor for the Oompa Loompa. Considering the huge amount of elements to integrate, the postvis throughout the project development was critical. By incorporating character and environment developments, the team could ensure alignment with the film's final look early on.
CREW
Overall VFX Supervisor: Graham Page
VFX Supervisor: Robert Allman
VFX Supervisor: Carlos Monzon
Software
Nuke for compositing
Maya got animation
Freak as the in-house renderer