MECHnology VFX Produces 400 Visual Effects for ABC Familys The Middleman
Summary
His love of all things sci-fi and comic related helped to guide us in driving the art.” One of the biggest challenges working on the "The Middleman" was the amount of shots and the extremely short turnarounds.“This series was one of the most challenging I’ve ever worked on from a time perspective.” recalls Lebed, “Production started late due to the writer’s strike, causing everything on the back end to become compressed.” Turning around 80 shots in five days is also tough from a data management standpoint.Additional work completed for the series included various effect design, 3d modeling, character animations, digital matte paintings, set extensions, and rig removals.Battling comic book like villains, ranging from a Terracotta Warrior to flying Peruvian Pike fish, Wendy and The Middleman always save the day.Every script provided new criteria for the effects team.“This series was one of the most challenging I’ve ever worked on from a time perspective.” recalls Lebed, “Production started late due to the writer’s strike, causing everything on the back end to become compressed.”Turning around 80 shots in five days is also tough from a data management standpoint.