Feature Framestore in 2023 BEAUTIFUL CONFECTIONS
Back in the early 2000s, as a number of lavishly produced and visual effects-heavy feature films went into production, the visual effects studio scene in London rapidly evolved and consolidated in turn. Key to this rapidly establishing network of companies was Framestore. In just over 20 years, it now stands as a globally recognised studio facility with bases in London, as well as Canada, the United States, Australia and India.
Framestore’s list of past projects is extensive, including the likes of the Harry Potter and James Bond franchises. Soon to be added are Wonka and Rebel Moon, with Paddington in Peru, and a live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon currently in production to boot.
We spoke with visual effects supervisors Glen Pratt, Alexis Wajsbrot and Andy Kind, who offered wide shots and closeups on three more of the studio’s most recent big-name projects.
Our conversation begins with Pratt unpacking the key. He emphasises the central role taken working with director Greta Gerwig and her crew to develop the film’s now identifiable visual language. “I started out on in September 2021 and from the beginning, Greta was really keen to use virtual scouting tools,” Pratt observes.
