Emmy Awards 2024 Highlight: In-Depth Look at Fallout's Visual Effects Magic by Framestore
In the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout, the Montreal-based team at Framestore has left a lasting impression with their Emmy-nominated work on the Prime Video series. The team, led by VFX Supervisor Joao Sita, was recognised for their Outstanding Special Visual Effects in A Season or a Movie, demonstrating their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication.
One of the standout sequences in Fallout was the intricate character work on the Gulper and Yao Guai. Framestore's team handled every aspect of these creatures, from concept work and asset build to shot execution. The Gulper's top-down shot reaching out to Lucy on the pier was a favourite scene for the team, its beauty and engagement resonating with viewers.
The integration of Yao Guai with the Power Armor during mauling scenes was another challenging task. The team's precision and attention to detail were evident in these scenes, seamlessly blending CGI elements with live-action footage.
The work on the Gulper and Yao Guai characters required complex character/cloth reconstruction and frame-by-frame painting, tasks that were made easier with the help of Boris FX Silhouette. This powerful tool is fully integrated into Framestore's pipeline, serving as an essential tool for the team's roto and paint artists.
Yavor Asenov, Head of Paint and Roto for Framestore's work on Fallout, praised Silhouette's custom reference frame presets, proper onion skin functionality, image caching, recorded strokes, and Mocha integration, all of which contributed to a more efficient production pipeline.
Every shot that required prep work in Fallout was handled using Boris FX Silhouette. This was particularly evident in the shot of the Gulper gulping Thaddeus, where the smooth flow of work between departments was appreciated.
The biggest VFX challenge was working with the Gulper, particularly its gulping action and water simulation. Despite these challenges, Framestore managed to create a visually stunning and engaging scene that has become a highlight of the series.
The team's work on Fallout was spread across various departments and sites, demonstrating Framestore's ability to collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality visual effects. Their work on Fallout not only showcases their Emmy-nominated abilities but also their commitment to creating immersive and engaging visual experiences for audiences.
Framestore's team, while working on their Emmy-nominated work for the Prime Video series Fallout, demonstrated not only their exceptional skills in visual effects but also their passion for immersive entertainment, as seen in the creation of intricate gadgets like the Gulper and the seamless integration of technology such as the Yao Guai into movies-and-tv sequences. During the production of Fallout, the team utilized powerful tools like Silhouette from Boris FX, which facilitated complex character and cloth reconstruction, frame-by-frame painting, and the smooth flow of work between departments, ultimately enhancing the overall entertainment value of the series.
