Case Study: Sony Pictures Imageworks achieves seamless VFX scaling and pipeline integration with Foundry Nuke

Sony Pictures Imageworks scales Alice in Wonderland VFX with Foundry Nuke and 4K workflows

The customer, Sony Pictures Imageworks, faced the challenge of scaling and mastering complex visual effects shots for the film "Alice in Wonderland," specifically for The Red Queen’s over-proportioned head, Alice’s changing size, and the Hatter’s large eyes. They turned to the vendor Foundry and utilized its Nuke compositing software to address these needs.

The solution implemented by Foundry involved using Nuke's open infrastructure, speed, and customizability, which allowed for efficient integration into the pipeline and on-set workflow. This enabled the team to perform crucial tests and iterations quickly, directly consulting with the director. The result was the successful delivery of a major, high-grossing film, with Foundry's technology providing crucial scalability and a vast library of available artists with existing Nuke skills.

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