Cinematographer
MPC ist eines der großen VFX-Häuser, die meine Shots in der Post vollenden. Ihre Arbeit an Tier-Animation und Environments setzt Maßstäbe.
One of the world's largest and most decorated visual effects companies, founded in London in 1970 – winner of multiple Academy Awards for films including The Jungle Book, 1917, and Life of Pi, with studios in London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Bangalore, and other locations providing VFX for major Hollywood productions.
What is Moving Picture Company?
The Moving Picture Company (MPC) is one of the oldest and most prestigious VFX studios worldwide. Founded in London in 1970, MPC has won multiple Academy Awards and works on the biggest Hollywood productions.
Core Profile
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970, London |
| Type | VFX Studio |
| Locations | Global |
| Parent | Technicolor |
Locations
| City | Focus |
|---|---|
| London | HQ, Feature |
| Los Angeles | Feature, Episodic |
| Montreal | Feature |
| Vancouver | Feature |
| Bangalore | Support |
Academy Awards
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2017 | The Jungle Book |
| 2020 | 1917 |
| 2013 | Life of Pi |
| 2012 | Hugo |
Notable Projects
| Film | VFX Work |
|---|---|
| The Lion King | Photorealistic Animals |
| The Jungle Book | CG Animals, Environments |
| Blade Runner 2049 | Environments |
| Godzilla | Creature |
VFX Specialties
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Creatures | Photorealistic Animals |
| Environments | Digital Worlds |
| Characters | Digi-Doubles |
| FX | Simulations |
Creature Work
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Lion King | Full CG Film |
| Jungle Book | Shere Khan, Baloo, etc. |
| Pirates | Davy Jones, Kraken |
| Various | Diverse Creatures |
Technology
| Area | Tools |
|---|---|
| 3D | Maya, Houdini |
| Comp | Nuke |
| Render | Arnold, Custom |
| Proprietary | MPC Tools |
Proprietary Tools
| Tool | Function |
|---|---|
| Kali | Hair/Fur System |
| Furtility | Grooming |
| Custom Pipeline | Integration |
| R&D | Continuous |
Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| VFX Supervision | On-Set and Post |
| Pre-Vis | Visualization |
| Full VFX | Complete Pipeline |
| Episodic | TV Series |
Pipeline
| Phase | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Pre-Production | Consultation |
| On-Set | Supervision |
| Post | Full VFX |
| Delivery | Multiple Formats |
History
| Phase | Development |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Founded London |
| 1990s | Digital Transition |
| 2000s | Global Expansion |
| 2010s | Oscar Wins |
Technicolor
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Parent Company | Technicolor |
| Synergies | Post Services |
| Brand | MPC Independent |
| Integration | Pipeline |
Film Credits
| Genre | Examples |
|---|---|
| Action | Transformers, Fast & Furious |
| Sci-Fi | Blade Runner, Prometheus |
| Fantasy | Harry Potter, Maleficent |
| Adventure | Pirates, Jungle Book |
Episodic Division
| Series | Description |
|---|---|
| Game of Thrones | Environments |
| Westworld | VFX |
| His Dark Materials | Daemons |
| Various | Streaming Content |
Careers at MPC
| Area | Positions |
|---|---|
| Artists | All Disciplines |
| Technical | TDs, Pipeline |
| Production | Coordinators, PMs |
| Supervision | Leads, Supes |
Awards
| Award | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Oscar | Multiple Wins |
| BAFTA | Multiple |
| VES | Numerous |
| Emmy | TV Work |
Client Relationships
| Studio | Description |
|---|---|
| Disney | Long-term |
| Warner | Major Partner |
| Universal | Regularly |
| Various | Diverse |
Work Culture
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Scale | Large Teams |
| Projects | High-Profile |
| Training | Programs |
| Opportunities | Global |
Best Practices
| Practice | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Involvement | Pre-Production |
| On-Set Presence | Data Collection |
| Communication | Client Collaboration |
| Quality Focus | Oscar-Level |
Today
MPC remains one of the leading VFX studios worldwide. With continuous Academy Award wins and work on the biggest blockbusters, MPC defines the standard for photorealistic creature work and environment creation. Integration into Technicolor expands post-production capabilities for full-service offerings.
From the crafts
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Director
Mit MPC zu arbeiten bedeutet Zugang zu Weltklasse-VFX. Ihre Oscar-Gewinne sprechen für sich – sie können praktisch alles visuell umsetzen.
Producer
MPC ist ein Premium-VFX-Partner mit globalem Footprint. Die Kombination aus kreativer Exzellenz und Kapazität macht sie zur ersten Wahl für große Produktionen.
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