Global visual effects and post-production company with facilities in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Montreal, and Melbourne – known for high-end VFX work on blockbuster films including Game of Thrones, The Jungle Book, and numerous Marvel productions, now part of Company 3.
What is Method Studios?
Method Studios is a global VFX and post-production company with locations worldwide. Known for high-end visual effects on blockbuster films and TV series, Method is now part of the Company 3 group.
Core Profile
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | VFX/Post Studio |
| Locations | LA, NYC, Vancouver, Montreal, Melbourne |
| Focus | High-End VFX |
| Status | Part of Company 3 |
Locations
| City | Focus |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | HQ, Feature Films |
| New York | Commercial, TV |
| Vancouver | Feature VFX |
| Montreal | Feature VFX |
| Melbourne | (formerly Iloura) |
VFX Specialties
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Environments | Digital Matte Painting, World Building |
| Characters | CG Creatures, Digi-Doubles |
| FX | Simulations, Destruction |
| Compositing | Integration, Finishing |
Notable Projects
| Project | VFX Work |
|---|---|
| Game of Thrones | Dragons, Environments |
| The Jungle Book | CG Animals, Environments |
| Guardians of the Galaxy | Creatures, Spaceships |
| Thor: Ragnarok | Environments, Characters |
Film Credits
| Genre | Examples |
|---|---|
| Marvel | Multiple MCU Films |
| DC | Batman, Aquaman |
| Fantasy | GoT, Lord of the Rings (Iloura) |
| Sci-Fi | Various |
TV Work
| Series | VFX Scope |
|---|---|
| Game of Thrones | Extensive |
| Westworld | Environments |
| Various HBO | Diverse |
| Streaming | Multiple |
Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| VFX | Full Visual Effects |
| Color | Grading (Company 3) |
| Editorial | Post Services |
| Finishing | DI, Delivery |
Pipeline
| Phase | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Pre-Vis | Visualization |
| Production | On-Set Support |
| Post | Full VFX Pipeline |
| Delivery | Final Output |
Technology
| Area | Tools |
|---|---|
| 3D | Maya, Houdini |
| Comp | Nuke |
| Proprietary | Custom Tools |
| Render | Arnold, Renderman |
Collaboration
| With Whom | Typical |
|---|---|
| Studios | Major Hollywood |
| Streaming | Netflix, Amazon, etc. |
| TV Networks | HBO, etc. |
| Commercial | Agencies |
History
| Phase | Development |
|---|---|
| Founding | VFX Startup |
| Growth | Acquisitions |
| Iloura | Melbourne Integration |
| Company 3 | Merger |
Company 3 Integration
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Parent | Company 3 |
| Synergies | VFX + Color |
| Resources | Expanded |
| Network | Global |
Awards
| Award | For |
|---|---|
| VES Awards | Multiple |
| Emmy | TV VFX |
| Oscar | Nominations |
| BAFTA | Nominations |
Careers at Method
| Area | Positions |
|---|---|
| Artists | Comp, 3D, FX |
| Technical | TDs, Pipeline |
| Production | Coordinators |
| Supervision | Leads, Supes |
Work Culture
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Projects | High-Profile |
| Teams | Global |
| Environment | Collaborative |
| Growth | Career Paths |
Client Relationships
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Studios | Long-Term |
| Showrunners | Repeat |
| Directors | Relationships |
| Producers | Trusted Partner |
Best Practices
| Practice | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Involvement | Pre-Production |
| Global Capacity | Load Balancing |
| Quality Focus | Consistent Standards |
| Communication | Client Updates |
Today
Method Studios is one of the leading names in the global VFX industry. The integration into the Company 3 group expands capabilities to include color grading and finishing. With studios on multiple continents, Method offers the capacity and expertise for the entertainment industry's most demanding projects.