Image Engine
Founded Year: 1995
Image Engine was formed in 1995 in anticipation of the growing strength of the postproduction market in Vancouver.
The founding partners (Greg Holmes, Robin Hackl and Christopher Mossman) began with a simple vision to produce stunning work for the demanding producers and directors who were increasingly flocking to Vancouver as a location for high-end visual effects.
With numerous Emmy, Gemini and Visual Effects Society nominations under its belt, Image Engine went on to seize the growing opportunities in feature film visual effects work.
The success of the film division led to its architects Peter Muyzers and Shawn Walsh being made partners in the business. They remain a driving force building Image Engine into an industry leading feature film visual effects facility, culminating in 2010 with the Academy Award® nomination for District 9.
From its first production Slither through to the recent high profile productions including The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, District 9, 2012, Watchmen, Law Abiding Citizen, Orphan and The Losers, Image Engine have built up a notable roster of credits.
Image Engine is a privately owned and run company, based in Vancouver, BC.
Specialties
Visual Effects, VFX, animation, previsualization, film, television
The founding partners (Greg Holmes, Robin Hackl and Christopher Mossman) began with a simple vision to produce stunning work for the demanding producers and directors who were increasingly flocking to Vancouver as a location for high-end visual effects.
With numerous Emmy, Gemini and Visual Effects Society nominations under its belt, Image Engine went on to seize the growing opportunities in feature film visual effects work.
The success of the film division led to its architects Peter Muyzers and Shawn Walsh being made partners in the business. They remain a driving force building Image Engine into an industry leading feature film visual effects facility, culminating in 2010 with the Academy Award® nomination for District 9.
From its first production Slither through to the recent high profile productions including The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, District 9, 2012, Watchmen, Law Abiding Citizen, Orphan and The Losers, Image Engine have built up a notable roster of credits.
Image Engine is a privately owned and run company, based in Vancouver, BC.
Specialties
Visual Effects, VFX, animation, previsualization, film, television
Address
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Shawn Walsh
(2007 - 2013)
Visual Effects Producer
Visual Effects Executive Producer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Cameron Widen
(2009 - 2013)
Popular Software:
nuke
maya
boujou
pftrack
photoshop
silhouette
final cut pro
3delight
zbrush
shotgun
3d-equalizer
cortex
Popular Tasks:
previs
digital environments
cg helicopter
tracking
cloth simulation
digital blood
cg hawks
cg limbs
spaceship
gore enhancements
juliettes transformation
matte paintings
Previsualization Supervisor
Post Visualization Animator
Matchmove Artist
Animator
Movies
R.I.P.D. (2013) Elysium (2013) Zero Dark Thirty (2012) The Apparition (2012) Battleship (2012) The Cabin in the Woods (2012) Safe House (2012) The Factory (2011) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) Immortals (2011) The Thing (2011) Apollo 18 (2011) Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) The A-Team (2010) Marmaduke (2010) Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) 2012 (2009) District 9 (2009) Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) Watchmen (2009) The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) The Incredible Hulk (2008) Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Night at the Museum (2006) X2 (2003)News
July 23rd, 2012
BarXseven, Modus FX, Image Engine, Rodeo FX, Scanline VFX and Tippett Studio talks about their work on Immortals.
July 26th, 2012
A must see video, it includes works from Dreamworks Animation, Blue Sky Studios, Image Engine,, Cinesite, Mr. X and more.
July 11th, 2012
This issue covers The Avengers, Prometheus, Battleship and Snow White and the Huntsman.
July 7th, 2012
Visual Effects Supervisor Chris Harvey talks about the visual effects Image Engine did for Battleship.
July 5th, 2012
Elysium is Neill Blomkamp's follow-up to the debut District 9.
May 9th, 2012
A must see!
April 24th, 2012
This master class will take place in Mexico City at Casa Lamm next May 5th and 6th 2012.
March 1st, 2012
Visual Effects Supervisor Simon Hughes talks about the visual effects on Safe House.
December 21st, 2011
Image Engine talks about how they use Shotgun for efficient production management for The Thing.
December 2nd, 2011
Take a look a the amazing work done by Image Engine on Immortals.
November 24th, 2011
Jesper Kjolsrud talks about his role in the movie The Thing.
October 19th, 2011
A look into the visual effects from Image Engine of The Thing.
September 20th, 2011
fxguide brings this interesting article about the Previs on the Planet of the Apes.
August 22nd, 2011
The clips are amazing!
July 14th, 2011
Scientists pursue an alien life form at an Antarctica research station.
June 25th, 2011
A new thriller on the moon.
April 27th, 2011
Take a look at the Featurette and some cool concept art images.
April 14th, 2011
Weta Digital is behind the visual effects of this movie, looks amazing!
