Universal Pictures and Strike Entertainment recently tapped digital studio Mr. X as the exclusive provider of visual effects for the high-profile 2004 re-envisioning of the quintessential zombie classic, "Dawn of the Dead." With the power of digital effects, Mr. X enabled the filmmakers to realize the epic scale of their horrific vision and helped bring to life some of the scariest zombies ever to hit the big screen. Providing pre-production creative design, previsualization, on-set supervision and digital effects, Mr. X's creative team brought its significant feature experience to the project, supplying CGI, digital matte painting, VFX compositing, and post-production and visual effects supervision at the highest levels.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2004--Universal Pictures and Strike Entertainment recently tapped digital studio Mr. X as the exclusive provider of visual effects for the high-profile 2004 re-envisioning of the quintessential zombie classic, "Dawn of the Dead." With the power of digital effects, Mr. X enabled the filmmakers to realize the epic scale of their horrific vision and helped bring to life some of the scariest zombies ever to hit the big screen.
Providing pre-production creative design, previsualization, on-set supervision and digital effects, Mr. X was chosen not only for its creative expertise, but for its prowess in providing all-around production support. Recent work in tandem with Stan Winston Studios on "Wrong Turn" impressed upon the producers how valuable an asset Mr. X could be in the moviemaking process. The studio's creative team brought its significant feature experience to the project, supplying CGI, digital matte painting, VFX compositing, and post-production and visual effects supervision at the highest levels. Mr. X worked closely with Director Zack Snyder as well as producers based in Los Angeles to oversee all digital aspects of production.
"As visual storytellers, this project represents an exciting opportunity for us," comments Dennis Berardi, Mr. X President (and VFX Supervisor for the film). "By assisting the filmmakers in realizing their visions through digital FX, we were afforded the chance to showcase what we at Mr. X are capable of, both technically and artistically. Our contributions to the look of the film include epic-scale devastation, vicious explosions, and an endless sea of zombies."
"The entire production team has done a fantastic job of defining the world of the film -- everything, from set design and art direction, to Dave Anderson's utterly realistic makeup effects, sinks the viewer into a post-apocalyptic world where rotting, ragged monsters reign," comments Mr. X Visual Effects Supervisor Aaron Weintraub. "Our job was to take this world to the next level, giving the film a larger scope by providing shots that show tens of thousands of zombies and massive widespread destruction -- shots that without CGI would otherwise be impossible to capture on film."
As evidenced in "Dawn of the Dead," Mr. X specializes in 'partnering up' with producers on projects of all levels, in order to help realize the full potential of a filmmaker's vision; translating abstract ideas into workable solutions. The result in "Dawn of the Dead" is sure to offer mind-blowing scenes for the re-envisioned release of the George A. Romero classic.
About "Dawn of the Dead"
The latest film inspired by the classic horror feature from George A. Romero, "Dawn of the Dead" was directed by Zack Snyder (from a script by Scott Frank, James Gunn, and Michael Tolkin), for Universal Studios, stars Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber and Mekhi Phifer, and is currently playing in theatres worldwide.
Who is Mr. X?
Bringing together a unique mix of artists, filmmakers, VFX supervisors, and programmers, Mr. X specializes in partnering with filmmakers to provide story-driven visual enhancements. The artists and creative minds at Mr. X are known for their superb, photo-realistic achievements in CGI, their skills in digital matte painting, VFX compositing, and Post/VFX supervision, as well as for their realistic digital creations of epic-scale and otherwise impossible stunts. With a studio equipped with a rare mix of the latest imaging technologies, the team at Mr. X is committed to pushing the limits of the digital realm, and in making the impossible, possible. With credits on dozens of distinguished projects including "Wrong Turn," "Blizzard," "Ararat," "Cube 2: Hypercube," "The Sweet Hereafter" and many more, Mr. X helps to define the very look and feel of a film. In addition to "Dawn of the Dead," new projects in the works for the company include such anticipated feature releases as "Resident Evil 2," "Spymate," and "New York Minute."
For more information on Mr. X, please visit their website at www.Mrxfx.com, or for pictures or interviews, please contact Dennis Berardi at (416) 595-6222, or via e-mail at Dennis@Mrxfx.com. For public relations materials, bios, or further backgrounders, meanwhile, please contact publicist Angela Mitchell at (904) 982-8043 or Paramitch@aol.com.
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