Making Smaug the Magnificent | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-09-24 | Making Smaug the Magnificent | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | Wētā FX
Alex Klaricich: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-27 | Lead CG Supervisor Alex Klaricich’s favourite shot from Avatar: Fire and Ash features a breathtaking transition of the Medusoid emerging from a dark canyon into full daylight.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #MyFavouriteShot #AvatarFireAndAshAlex Klaricich: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FXyoutu.be/PlgjzYVONrs
OUTCAST | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-25 | In this pivotal scene from Avatar: Fire and Ash, the younger Metkayina and Omatikaya confront the Tulkun elders and their matriarch, challenging tradition and urging action.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #[Movie] #[Video Relevant Keyword]OUTCAST | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FXyoutube.com/shorts/hNSBgWaEO5U
International Mother Language Day 2026 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-21 | At Wētā FX, we’re proud of the diverse languages and cultures that make up our crew, and the way coffee brings us all together. From every background, we love sharing stories, ideas, and laughs over a cup. Here’s to celebrating what unites us and our amazing global community.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #CoffeeInternational Mother Language Day 2026 | Wētā FXyoutu.be/GfmTQQjbQUw
The Crew Cut: Kevin Estey - Animation Supervisor | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-20 | Growing up in San Diego, Animation Supervisor Kevin Estey was inspired by filmmaking and storytelling. Following USC Film school, an unpaid internship in New York led to a career as an animator, with Kevin eventually joining Wētā FX in Wellington, NZ. It was here he animated the iconic Gollum, receiving an Annie Award for his work, and most recently, a third nomination for character animation in A Minecraft Movie.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #BehindTheScenes #TheCrewCutThe Crew Cut: Kevin Estey - Animation Supervisor | Wētā FXyoutu.be/qM6o4CyM-dE
Pavani Rao Boddapati: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-18 | VFX Supervisor Pavani Rao Boddapati's favourite shot from Avatar: Fire and Ash features the newly introduced Wind Traders as they enter the Metkayina village. The medusoids attached to the wind rays add living detail, while camera transitions and lighting create soft shimmers and glowing highlights that feel truly magical.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #MyFavouriteShot #AvatarFireAndAshPavani Rao Boddapati: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FXyoutu.be/wAoddpPK-UE
Company Showreel 2025 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-17 | As awards season celebrates the best in the visual effects industry, we're taking a look at the VFX work our crew delivered in 2025. Bringing extraordinary artistry, technical craft and dedication to every shot across a wide range of film, episodic projects and beyond, our latest showreel captures just a selection of the work completed across the studio.Thank you to the filmmakers, clients and collaborators who trusted us with their stories. And to Park Road Post Production for the sound mix.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #ShowreelCompany Showreel 2025 | Wētā FXyoutu.be/bV-UIRAEMZs
The Crew Cut: Lori Miller | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-12 | Lori Miller grew up in rural Kansas, discovering a love of creature design when she first watched E.T as a child. Starting out as a motion graphics artist on Avatar, Lori has dedicated much of her career to the world of Pandora. Since joining Wētā FX in 2015, Lori has achieved her goal of working on creatures and was recently a Sequence VFX Supervisor on Avatar: Fire and Ash, leading one of eight teams.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #[Movie] #[Video Relevant Keyword]The Crew Cut: Lori Miller | Wētā FXyoutu.be/30MIMq7Ge0A
Steve Clee: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-11 | Animation Supervisor Steve Clee’s favourite shot from Avatar: Fire and Ash captures the Ash People’s fire ritual. On-set buugeng choreography directly feeds into animation, with ember FX sims and incandescent lighting that’s very ‘fire and ash.'Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #MyFavouriteShot #AvatarFireAndAshSteve Clee: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FXyoutu.be/Luz-k71Ka7c
The Crew Cut: Nick Epstein | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-05 | Nick Epstein joined Wētā FX in 2008 on James Cameron’s first Avatar film, and has since worked on titles including Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Alita: Battle Angel, Avatar: The Way of Water and most recently, The Last of Us Season 2 as VFX Supervisor. Based out of our Vancouver studio, Nick brings the same passion off-screen, spending his downtime hiking the mountains around Vancouver.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WētāFX #VFX #TheCrewCut #BehindTheScenesThe Crew Cut: Nick Epstein | Wētā FXyoutu.be/vMCpjabuQlA
Bex Leybourne: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-03 | Lead Facial Motion Animator Bex Leybourne’s favourite shot from Avatar: Fire and Ash prioritises performance. Shaped by Zoe Saldaña's powerful portrayal of raw grief, this emotionally charged moment is woven into Neytiri through the smallest facial details.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #MyFavouriteShot #AvatarFireAndAshBex Leybourne: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FXyoutu.be/5Rsy1VTVCkw
Working on Stranger Things 5 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-02-01 | Working on Stranger Things Season 5 was an honour, not just as artists, but as fans ourselves. Every creature, environment and FX moment was created with deep respect for the world and the audience that love it. Building on performance and story, our crew focused on evolving the visuals while staying true to fan expectations. Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #StrangerThings5 #BehindTheSCenesWorking on Stranger Things 5 | Wētā FXyoutu.be/QwB9KVq58X4
The Crew Cut: Nicky Muir | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-30 | Meet VFX Producer, Nicky Muir, whose leadership style is simple: have a plan and bring everyone along for the ride. With nearly two decades at Wētā FX and credits including the Avatar series, The Hobbit trilogy and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Nicky balances delivery with care. Away from the production floor, Nicky volunteers with the SPCA and believes in finding what brings you joy outside of work. Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #TheCrewCut #BehindTheScenesThe Crew Cut: Nicky Muir | Wētā FXyoutu.be/0w3FmNP6FAo
Yann Larochette: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-29 | Every rock crafted by hand. A river built from the ground up to control ripples, current and light. All captured with ultra-photographic realism that produced a Wētā FX record-breaking petabyte of data. VFX Supervisor Yann Larochette takes us inside his favourite shot from Avatar: Fire and Ash.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #MyFavouriteShot #AvatarFireAndAshYann Larochette: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FXyoutu.be/2ZDLp8cMJog
Simulating the weather for The Last of Us S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-26 | Every weather element in VES-nominated episode two of The Last of Us Season 2 was intentionally designed and controlled. Snowfall, fog and atmospheric conditions were carefully composited using a segmentation and depth extraction toolkit. Combined using deep data and onset LIDAR remapping, the weather was transformed to become not just a beautifully harsh environment but also a key character in the episode.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #[Movie] #[Video Relevant Keyword]Simulating the weather for The Last of Us S2 | Wētā FXyoutu.be/Wrgvpi_VbHI
Demogorgan VFX | Stranger Things 5: Episode 1 - 4 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-26 | Spanning Episodes 1-4 of Stranger Things 5, this breakdown features animation and model builds, lighting and compositing, detailed FX simulations, and a Molotov cocktail that helped bring the terrifying Demogorgans to life.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #StrangersThings #VFXBreakdownDemogorgan VFX | Stranger Things 5: Episode 1 - 4 | Wētā FXyoutube.com/shorts/lukbK360lMY
The Crew Cut: Craig Young | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-23 | Craig Young began his career at Wētā FX as a Previs Animator on the ‘The Adventures of Tin Tin,’ going on to work as an Animator and Performance Capture Artist on films such as 'The Planet of the Apes' and 'The Hobbit.' Now an Animation Supervisor, Craig has recently completed work on James Gunn's Superman.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #TheCrewCut #BehindTHeScenesThe Crew Cut: Craig Young | Wētā FXyoutu.be/R4ogu7RLO-k
Marco Revelant: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-20 | In the latest My Favourite Shot, VFX Supervisor Marco Relevant shares why Jake's reunion with the Leonopteryx, Toruk is his favourite from Avatar: Fire and Ash.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #MyFavouriteShot #AvatarFireAndAshMarco Revelant: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX youtu.be/crrjcp8009A
Lori Miller: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-15 | Avatar: Fire and Ash VFX Supervisor Lori Miller talks us through the next episode of My Favourite Shot, with a reality-bending moment featuring your favourite villains, Varang and Quaritch.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #MyFavouriteShot #AvatarFireAndAshLori Miller: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FXyoutu.be/9xGrjXqBFqM
River Pi Breakdown | Superman | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-15 | The River Pi in James Gunn's Superman is made from billions of instanced cubes and an unstoppable current. The crew at Wētā FX pushed their renderer to its limits to create this highly dynamic and colourful river, driving fluid-sim motion that paced the river’s flow with every FX interaction between Superman and the current.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #BehindTheScenes #SupermanRiver Pi Breakdown | Superman | Wētā FXyoutube.com/shorts/a5UEZP6oACQ
Sam Cole: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-12 | Every project has that one shot. The one that challenged the craft, pushed the tools or just felt right. In this series, Wētā FX crew dive into their favourite shot from Avatar: Fire and Ash. Our first episode features VFX Supervisor Sam Cole and a fire effects sequence with Varang and her flamethrower.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #MyFavouriteShot #AvatarFireAndAshSam Cole: My Favourite Shot | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Wētā FXyoutu.be/Vk_TBYZatrI
Predator: Badlands VFX Highlights | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-09 | Wētā FX's work in Predator: Badlands included the emotive animation for young Yautja Dek's performance, the terrifying Kalisk creature, weapon effects and digital world-building on Planet Genna and beyond.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #PredatorBadlandsPredator: Badlands VFX Highlights | Wētā FXyoutu.be/j2VHrjz2az8
THE KAIJU | SUPERMAN | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-09 | Take a closer look at Wētā FX’s work on James Gunn’s Superman 🔥 From baby's first flame to a very public (square) meltdown, the 321 ft fire-breathing Kaiju blended performance capture, nuanced keyframe animation, procedural and painted textures as well as large-scale FX for maximum visual impact.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #Superman #ForYourConsiderationTHE KAIJU | SUPERMAN | Wētā FXyoutube.com/shorts/bUURonghuQI
The Crew Cut: Sean Walker | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-07 | Academy Award® nominee and VFX Supervisor Sean Walker started out in security, using downtimes on set to build his showreel. That determination got Sean his first gig in Lighting on Jane and the Dragon, and a career that’s taken him from Avatar to Planet of the Apes. Most recently, Sean contributed to James Gunn’s Superman.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #TheCrewCut #BehindTheScenes #SupermanThe Crew Cut: Sean Walker | Wētā FXyoutu.be/hnJkjRANllY
The Crew Cut: Indah Maretha | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2026-01-01 | For Compositing Supervisor, Indah Maretha, collaboration is key, whether addressing challenges with her team, or sharing her passion for baking. Fresh off Stranger Things Season 5, Indah has been championing learning and bringing out the best in people at Wētā FX since 2013.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #TheCrewCut #BehindTheScenesThe Crew Cut: Indah Maretha | Wētā FXyoutu.be/L3xKrmES_SI
The Crew Cut: Jo Davison | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-12-22 | Sequence Visual Effects Supervisor, Jo Davison, began her journey with Wētā FX in 2009 as a Lighting TD on Avatar. Since then, she has played a vital role in numerous high-profile projects, such as The Hobbit Trilogy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and most recently, Superman. With a background in computer science and a passion for art, Jo has channeled that expertise into visual effects, helping to tell the stories that could not be told otherwise.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #TheCrewCut #BehindTheScenesThe Crew Cut: Jo Davison | Wētā FXyoutu.be/e-Tw81VP_Eg
Avatar: Fire and Ash New Zealand Premiere | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-12-21 | Wellington came alive for the New Zealand premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash and we were incredibly proud to be a part of it. Sharing the night with some of the Wētā FX crew, fellow collaborators, friends and the wider community was a celebration not just of the film, but of the culture and creative energy that runs through this city we get to call home.Avatar: Fire and Ash. Now playing only in theatres.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #AvatarFireAndAsh #WellingtonAvatar: Fire and Ash New Zealand Premiere | Wētā FXyoutu.be/-u_R-4Hqpe4
Twenty Years. Three Films. One Legacy | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-12-19 | A crew photo this epic deserves its own behind the scenes. The Wētā FX crew share their journey on the Avatar films, with some working on them for twenty years. Experience Avatar: Fire and Ash, only in theatres now.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #AvatarFireAndAsh #BehindTheScenes #CrewPhotoTwenty Years. Three Films. One Legacy | Wētā FXyoutu.be/7MvS0Zj0fYc
The Crew Cut: Pavani Rao Boddapati | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-12-08 | VFX Supervisor, Pavani Rao Boddapati, has spent a decade in Pandora, working on all three Avatar movies and the 3D flying-simulator ride for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Her career at Wētā FX began as a Lighting TD on Avatar in 2009, progressing to a VFX Supervisor on Avatar: Way of Water and Avatar: Fire and Ash. Pavani promotes a healthy work-life balance and is passionate about being outdoors, travelling and spending time with loved ones. A highlight of her 16 years here at Wētā FX is the talented and kind people she has gotten to know and work with. Watch Pavani’s story now.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #TheCrewCut #BehindTheScenesThe Crew Cut: Pavani Rao Boddapati | Wētā FXyoutu.be/X2vGRkIgt1g
The Crew Cut: Ivel Martinez - Effects Technical Director | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-11-25 | Meet Effects Technical Director Ivel Martinez 👋 Originally from Mexico, Ivel moved to Vancouver to study Animation and Digital Art before joining Wētā FX in 2022. Since then, Ivel has contributed to many projects including Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Her passion for her craft inspires the creative and visual effects community through her extensive social media presence.Conoce a Ivel Martínez, Directora Técnica de Efectos. Originaria de México, Ivel se mudó a Vancouver para estudiar Animación y Arte Digital antes de unirse a Wētā FX en 2022. Desde entonces, ha contribuido a numerosos proyectos, como Avatar: Fuego y Ceniza, Avatar: El Camino del Agua y El Reino del Planeta de los Simios. Su pasión por su oficio inspira a la comunidad creativa y de efectos visuales a través de su amplia presencia en redes sociales.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #BehindTheScenes #TheCrewCutThe Crew Cut: Ivel Martinez - Effects Technical Director | Wētā FX youtu.be/C-Q8thGqTYU
One Scene, 48 Seconds | Vista Foundation 48 Hours 2025 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-10-15 | Wētā FX Animation Supervisor Kevin Estey is ready to present the Animation Award at the Vista Foundation 48Hours Grand Final on the 25th October 2025. Get your tickets now: bit.ly/4n4NigOSubscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #48hoursnzOne Scene, 48 Seconds | Vista Foundation 48 Hours 2025 | Wētā FXyoutu.be/4vzVboESoMk
Crafting the Dogs for The Last of Us S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-08-25 | This #InternationalDogDay we're shining a spotlight on our German Shepherd stars from The Last of Us S2. Scanned on set and rebuilt in CG, these four-legged heroes felt as real and formidable as the infected they attack.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #TheLastOfUs #BehindTheScenesCrafting the Dogs for The Last of Us S2 | Wētā FXyoutu.be/kxoD3RS0dbI
Crafting the Horde for The Last of Us S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-08-19 | For Wētā FX's work on The Last of Us S2 EP2, just under 30 stunt actors were scanned and used as a reference to build an army of over 1000 infected. Through layering hair and cloth simulations, as well as using Ragdoll Dynamics for natural stumbles and collisions, the horde was able to achieve limitless variation. Every infected was grounded in physical performance capture, keeping the horde frighteningly real. The most complex moment to craft? The Infected crawling out of the snow.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WētāFX #VFX #TheLastOfUs #ForYourConsideration Crafting the Horde for The Last of Us S2 | Wētā FXyoutu.be/aL4Vt4uufr8
The Last of Us S2 VFX Highlights | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-08-18 | Bringing the gritty, intense world in The Last of Us Season 2 to life involved a heavy set of VFX tools spanning previs to final frame. Weather control, large-scale crowd sims, complex FX and creature work featured in Wētā FX's work across the season, including a thousand-strong horde of infected laying siege to the town of Jackson.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WētāFX #VFX #TheLastOfUs #BehindTheScenesThe Last of Us Season 2 VFX Highlights | Wētā FXyoutu.be/fhuTuERy4hM
From Previs to Final | Better Man | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-07-25 | For Better Man, Director Michael Gracey’s biopic of music legend Robbie Williams, our crew in NZ and Australia played a key role in shaping the film through detailed previs work. This helped lay the foundation of the emotional moments, visual transitions and musical numbers that now shine on screen.We’re proud to have played a part in bringing Robbie’s electric story to life. Better Man is now streaming on NEON youtube.com/@NeonNZ Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WētāFX #VFX #BetterManMovie #Neon #previs #animationFrom Previs to Final | Better Man | Wētā FXyoutu.be/ThuFHS4SWK8
Crew Cuts: Jane Fletcher - Show Production Manager | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-07-17 | With a background in law, Jane took a leap into the film industry and hasn't looked back. Since joining the Wētā FX whānau in 2016, Jane enjoys the problem-solving nature of her role and is committed to creating a supportive, positive crew culture. Watch as Jane shares her journey into film and what she loves about production.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #visualeffects #behindthescenes #aminecraftmovie Crew Cuts: Jane Fletcher - Show Production Manager | Wētā FXyoutu.be/0Zum2NCgwu8
The Infected Horde | The Last Of Us S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-06-20 | Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #VFXBreakdown #TheLastOfUsThe Infected Horde - VFX Breakdown | The Last Of Us S2 | Wētā FXyoutube.com/shorts/DpOpG0dp7-U
Effects Simulations in House of the Dragon S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-06-19 | Take a closer look at the FX simulation created by Wētā FX in House of the Dragon S2 E7. Massive dragon fire simulations were created to blend with live-action fire stunt plates in Dragonmont Gantry for Vermithor’s fiery reaction. Additionally, the live-action beach sequence required realistic sand interaction to effectively convey the dragon’s weight and presence, all with the goal of integrating these majestic beasts into the world of Westeros.➡️ Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more VFX breakdowns.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WētāFX #HouseOfTheDragon #VFX #FXSimulation #BehindTheScenes #VFXBreakdown Effects Simulations in House of the Dragon S2 | Wētā FXyoutu.be/jnMLlu7T7cU
The Siege of Jackson | The Last of Us S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-06-18 | In The Last of Us S2 EP2, a horde of infected storms Jackson, blending live-action and CG for intense chaos 🧟♂️❄️ Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #VFX #VFXBreakdown #TheLastOfUsThe Chaos Outside Jackson | The Last of Us | Wētā FXyoutube.com/shorts/w8NqV2F2yqw
Creating Harrenhal in House of the Dragon S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-06-17 | To create Harrenhal in House of the Dragon: S2, the Wētā FX crew considered every detail, taking inspiration from real-life castles and their unique textures. This included a modular town complete with hills for an army encampment, an island on the lake and the surrounding mountains. Watch as we deconstruct Harrenhal and reveal how this photorealistic envinroment was created.➡️ Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more VFX breakdowns.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WētāFX #HouseOfTheDragon #VFX #Environment #BehindTheScenes #VFXBreakdown Creating Harrenhal in House of the Dragon S2 | Wētā FXyoutu.be/tpAYfSa9B9Q
Compositing and Lighting for House of the Dragon S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-06-16 | Meticulously matching defocus and lensing, the Wētā FX compositors ensured the dragons in House of the Dragon: S2 seamlessly fit into their environments. Layers of simulated wet sand, interplays of cool and warm lighting and CG-enhanced practical sets were only the beginning of episode 9's visual effects.➡️ Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more VFX breakdowns.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WētāFX #HouseOfTheDragon #VFX #Animation #BehindTheScenes #VFXBreakdown Compositing and Lighting for House of the Dragon S2youtu.be/CSgCsp0UYGc
Virtual Cinematography in House of the Dragon S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-06-13 | Explore Wētā FX’s intricate virtual cinematography that brought Vermithor to life within the Dragonmont Cavern in House of the Dragon S2 Episode 7. Complete with atmospheric effects, earth debris and fire interactions, watch Hugh Hammer navigate a 4500 frame shot constructed from five different plates that only amplifies the terror of the scene.➡️ Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more VFX breakdowns.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WētāFX #HouseOfTheDragon #Vermithor #VFX #VirtualCinematography #BehindTheScenes #VFXBreakdown Virtual Cinematography in House of the Dragon S2youtu.be/iJARzwSblo8
Creating Seasmoke in House of the Dragon S2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-06-12 | Learn how the talented Wētā FX artists brought the Dragon Seasmoke to life in House of the Dragon S2. From the intricate details of skeletal and muscular structures, to the unique flight mechanics and facial animations, every aspect of Seasmoke was carefully crafted.➡️ Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more VFX breakdowns.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WētāFX #HouseOfTheDragon #Seasmoke #VFX #Animation #BehindTheScenes #VFXBreakdownCreating Seasmoke in House of the Dragon S2youtu.be/wKoikhZYnt0
From Previs to Final: The Siege of Jackson | The Last of Us S2 EP2 | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-06-06 | Go behind the scenes with Wētā FX as we break down the previs process for The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2 and how we brought the intense Siege of Jackson to life before a single frame was shot.Previs Lead, David Scott and Emmy-winning Animation Supervisor, Dennis Yoo share how previs became a critical storytelling tool, shaping action, camera movement and emotional pacing in one of the most high-stakes sequences of the season.➡️ Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more VFX breakdowns.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 15 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #TheLastOfUs #SiegeOfJackson #VFX #Previs #BehindTheScenes #TLOUSeason2 #VFXBreakdown #Filmmaking #AnimationFrom Previs to Final: The Siege of Jackson | The Last of Us S2 EP2youtu.be/Ik9An8EZHNM
Captain America: Brave New World VFX Breakdown | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-06-03 | In Captain America: Brave New World, Wētā FX balanced CG, muscle simulation and performance capture in the fast-paced action sequences featuring Captain America and the Red Hulk. Using Harrison Ford’s motion and facial performance, full CG sequences were masterfully integrated to bring the chaos and destruction to life.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 14 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #captainamericabravenewworld #vfx #vfxbreakdown Captain America: Brave New World | VFX Breakdowns | Wētā FXyoutu.be/bYscUrF7xB4
Crew Cuts: Beck Veitch - Compositing Supervisor | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-05-13 | Meet Beck Veitch, one of our Compositing Supervisors with over 20 years experience in Visual Effects.After winning a VES Award for her work on War for the Planet of the Apes, Beck was recently honoured with the WIFT Wētā FX Creative Technology Award, in recognition of her excellence as Compositing Supervisor and advocacy for women in VFX. Her background as a secondary school arts teacher fuels her mission of bringing awareness to VFX careers for young women, actively participating in outreach and mentorship programs. Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 14 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #vfx #behindthescene Crew Cuts: Beck Veitch - Compositing Supervisor | Wētā FXyoutu.be/Tw9SZeqjuEQ
Baby Titan Suko | Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-04-20 | Even the littlest titan is quite a huge endeavour to develop and animate. Watch the burgeoning father-son relationship between the battle-hardened Kong and the naive, yet somewhat bratty Suko develop. Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 14 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #godzillaxkong #godzillaxkongthenewempire #godzillavskong #vfx #animation #creature Baby Titan Suko | Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire | Wētā FXyoutu.be/WiW7FE-1zzI
Recreating the Knebworth Festival for Better Man | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-04-19 | Robbie Williams’ 2003 performance at Knebworth Festival is an iconic piece of British music history AND a pivotal moment of the film. The sequence was intercut with archival footage from the 2003 concert, so it was essential that the replica concert filmed in Serbia and the digital set extension, matched this footage perfectly.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 14 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 58 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #betterman #robbiewilliams #modeling #vfx #vfxbreakdown Recreating the Knebworth Festival for Better Man | Wētā FXyoutu.be/2x35OU2m4Ww
Compositing and Lighting Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-04-18 | Hollow Earth, the realm of the titans, a world built entirely in CG without the restrictions of plate photography, the director Adam Wingard wanted Hollow Earth to have its own cinematic language. Scale and speed became the main challenges for the team. Achieving an artistically pleasing outdoor lighting analogue for scenes that were essentially located in caves was a major point of development for lighting. Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 14 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #godzillaxkongthenewempire #godzillaxkong #godzilla #godzillavskong #vfx #vfxbreakdown #compositing Compositing and Lighting Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire | Wētā FXyoutu.be/h1dw60Vz-60
Creating Proximus Caesars Encampment | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-04-17 | A beached tanker, an ancient human fortress and a sea wall created by apes makes up the centre of Proximus Caesar's realm. On the surrounding dunes are spread encampments where thousands of his followers have taken up residence. Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 14 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 58 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #kingdomoftheplanetoftheapes #modeling #planetoftheapes Creating Proximus Caesar's Encampment | Wētā FXyoutu.be/uzzhO6ECFpg
Building Skar Kings Arena | Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire | Wētā FX Wētā FX 2025-04-16 | The enormous centrepiece in Skar King's domain is the enormous arena, populated by hundreds of colossal apes, and lite by the lava fall that holds back Shimo, the ice titan.Subscribe HERE: youtube.com/channel/UCoIp9ExTikEf3EktFIpzvOw?sub_confirmation=1About Wētā FX:Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creative innovation in Visual Effects and Animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients who seek a collaborator that embraces and nurtures their artistic vision.Our renowned proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools and infrastructure they need to create their best work. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with creative hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia, we are over 2,000 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet. Across three decades, our trailblazing work has so far earned seven visual effects Academy Awards®, 14 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and seven visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to 61 Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated creatures and characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, Caesar, and Pogo as well as for the universes they inhabit, including Middle-earth, Pandora and countless others. Visit www.wetafx.co.nz for more. Find us on social:Instagram: www.instagram.com/wetafxofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/WetaFXofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/WetaFXofficial#WetaFX #godzillaxkong #godzillaxkongthenewempire #godzilla #godzillavskong #vfx #vfxbreakdown #modeling Building Skar King's Arena | Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire | Wētā FXyoutu.be/tCkITk5d4vU
