Hilton Treves, independent VFX supervisor, has started FuseFX, a new company in
Cape Town specialising in feature film visual effects, focusing on 3D Cyber scanning
for digital doubles.
“We have just completed the supervision on the Warner Brothers project Blended with
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore and now we are starting on a project with
Universal Films called Dominion. As the VFX market is starting to grow rapidly, it was
time to put full focus on that,’ says Treves.
“FuseFX focuses on everything from props on set to full facial 3D scanning of actors.
We also do LIDAR scanning, the process of scanning full sets and locations for use in
animation and VFX for post-production.
“We do both creative and technical pre-viz. Basically we do pre-production planning
for any major VFX required. VFX is becoming more common in feature work and
requires extensive support,’ Treves continues.
For post-production Treves is currently using a number of local and international
studios including companies such as BlackGinger, Blade Works, Lung and Prime Focus.
“In my opinion, VFX and animation need to be involved at the beginning of a
production and FuseFX is ensuring that the process is managed the entire way
through,’ concludes Treves.
