CGI & VFX Breakdowns: "Halo 4" - by Method Studios | TheCGBros

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Check out this revealing VFX Breakdown of "Halo 4" from the talented Method Studios. Their work on this jaw-dropping commercial for Halo 4 has received much acclaim for the previous Halo spot, "Deliver Hope" -- the ad honored with the coveted VES Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in 2011. For more info on Method Studios and Breakdown please visit: http://www.methodstudios.com/work/the-commissioning "The Commissioning", from agency TwoFifteen and production company MJZ, introduces the storyline behind the new X-Box game set for release in the fall, of 2012. The entire spot is packed with visual effects the likes of which are typically seen in sci-fi feature films as opposed to television adverts. Award-winning director, Nicolai Fuglsig, was keen to get across the immersive gaming experience and produce visuals in keeping with the Halo game but which feel as exciting as the latest Hollywood blockbusters. One of the key challenges for the Method team was the turnaround schedule for such a VFX-heavy ad. Once shooting was completed on location in Bucharest, there were just four weeks of post-production time before the delivery date. As Method Producer, Bethan Thomas, was aware of this tight deadline, she ensured that the 3D and matte painting teams were busy preparing digital elements and sequences while VFX Supervisor, Benjamin Walsh was on set. Careful planning, along with Method's international infrastructure (which allowed artists in both LA and Sydney to pool resource

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