Case Study: Marvel creates a groundbreaking multiverse animation workflow with Foundry

Marvel creates What If…? across 4 departments with Foundry

Marvel enlisted Flying Bark, an Australian animation studio, to produce its animated anthology series "What If...?". The challenge was to create a unique hybrid 2D/3D animation style for the show while navigating a remote work setup during the pandemic and meeting the high expectations of Marvel fans. To achieve this, Flying Bark used Foundry's tools, Nuke and Katana, to help manage the complex pipeline.

Using Foundry's Nuke for compositing and Katana for lighting, Flying Bark successfully developed an efficient and flexible workflow. This allowed them to blend 2D and 3D elements seamlessly, creating the distinct visual style for the series. The result was a critically acclaimed show that was one of the few Marvel projects to continue production successfully in 2020, delighting fans and paving the way for future animated content.

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