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CGI & 3D Animation
Cutting-edge computer-generated imagery and 3D animation that brings imagination to life with photorealistic quality.
CGI and 3D animation build photorealistic or stylized digital visuals through computer modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering. These methods produce everything from subtle set extensions to fully animated characters and worlds. They widen a production's visual scope well beyond the limits of practical filmmaking.
We connect you with CGI and 3D animation studios ready to deliver the quality and volume your project needs. Our team sets up creative briefings, asset reviews, and tech pipelines. This keeps your CG elements true to your production's visual standards and blends them cleanly with live-action plates.
Capabilities
CGI & 3D Animation Excellence
We create extraordinary visual experiences through advanced computer graphics technology, bringing impossible worlds, characters, and objects to photorealistic life.
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3D Modeling
Detailed asset creation from concept to final model.
Detail
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Character Animation
Lifelike performance and expressive movement.
Life
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Photorealistic Rendering
High-quality rendering with realistic lighting.
Quality
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Technical Pipeline
Efficient workflows for complex productions.
Efficiency
3D Production Services
Animation & Technical
Why Us
Why Choose Our CGI Services
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Artistic Excellence
Award-winning artists with creative vision.
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Technical Innovation
Newest technology and custom solutions.
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Film Quality
Feature film standards for all shoots.
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Scalable Pipeline
Efficient workflows for any project size.
On Location
CGI and 3D animation for New York features, series and brand work
New York runs one of the deepest CGI and 3D animation pools in the world. The Chelsea VFX corridor holds The Mill NY, Method Studios, MPC, Framestore (the Gravity and Avengers VFX house), DNEG and Brickyard. These sit alongside the Brooklyn DUMBO motion-design cluster, anchored by Buck, Imaginary Forces, Trollbäck+Firm, Charlex, Eyeball, Loyalkaspar and Roof Studio.
Our planning places global shoots with the right tier of studio for the brief. That might mean a senior Chelsea facility for character-led hero shots on a Marvel or HBO Hudson Yards series, a mid-size Brooklyn boutique for product visualisation aimed at the New York fashion and luxury sector, or a specialty animation house for stylised work on an Apple TV+ or Netflix NY first. We brief in English and manage asset turnovers against the offline edit. Review cycles run through ftrack, Shotgrid or Frame.io, and we align milestones with theatrical, broadcast and streaming delivery dates across global areas shipping from a New York master.
Modelling, texturing and look-development draw on talent trained through NYU Tisch, SVA's MFA Computer Art programme, Pratt Institute and Parsons. Senior artists carry credits on Succession, Mrs. Maisel, Severance, the Marvel features and the NBC, CBS Sports and ESPN broadcast graphics packages built out of New York facilities. Pipelines run Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Blender and Substance Painter. Character animation is supported through full rigging, motion-capture cleanup, keyframe work and facial animation at facilities set up for performance capture.
Photorealistic rendering uses Arnold, V-Ray and Redshift, with Unreal Engine 5 more and more applied to virtual production tie-ins on the Steiner Brooklyn Navy Yard LED volume and Silvercup's volume stage. On-site supervisors attend shoots to capture HDRI, lens-distortion data and tracking-marker placement. Qualifying budgets pair this work with the NYS Film Tax Credit 30-35% post-prod uplift, the deepest US post-prod credit. Our team handles the records alongside IATSE Local 700 crewing, MOME permitting and Emmy or Annecy submission packages where the project calls for them.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What 3D software do you use?
Our team works with industry-standard software including Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Houdini, ZBrush, and Blender. For rendering, we use Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift, and real-time engines like Unreal. We pick tools to fit each project and can plug into your existing pipeline.
Can you create photorealistic CGI?
Yes, photorealistic results are one of our specialties. We use physically based rendering, detailed texturing with tools like Substance Painter, and accurate lighting simulation. Close attention to real-world reference lets us create CGI you cannot tell apart from photography.
Do you handle character animation?
We provide full character animation services including rigging, motion capture cleanup, keyframe animation, and facial animation. Our animators bring characters to life with believable movement and real emotion, whether stylized or realistic.
What's your typical production timeline?
Timelines vary a lot with how complex the work is. A simple product visualization might take days, while a detailed character or environment could take weeks or months. We share detailed schedules during bidding and keep clear communications across the whole production.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with Rotoscoping & Cleanup Services, Visual Effects Compositing, and Motion Graphics Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Audio Mixing & Mastering and Archival & Preservation Services.
On Set
Ready for Stunning CGI?
Let's create extraordinary 3D visuals that captivate audiences.