Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Hydraulx is currently working on 255 shots for Twentieth Century Fox's eagerly anticipated blockbuster Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer, including extensive work on the Silver Surfer himself! All of the original cast members are back in action when The Fantastic Four square off against the powerful Silver Surfer and the planet-eating Galactus. Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer opens June 15 in theatres everywhere.
Hydraulx is currently working on 255 shots for Twentieth Century Fox's eagerly anticipated blockbuster Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer, including extensive work on the Silver Surfer himself! All of the original cast members are back in action when The Fantastic Four square off against the powerful Silver Surfer and the planet-eating Galactus. Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer opens June 15 in theatres everywhere.
AVP2: Aliens vs. Predator
Hydraulx is the sole vendor for Twentieth Century Fox's AVP2: Aliens vs. Predator directed by the Brothers Strause. AVP2 stars John Ortiz, Johnny Lewis, Steven Pasquale and Reiko Aylesworth and features Tom Woodruff and Ian Whyte as the Alien and the Predator. Look out for more exclusive updates in the coming months...
Hydraulx is the sole vendor for Twentieth Century Fox's AVP2: Aliens vs. Predator directed by the Brothers Strause. AVP2 stars John Ortiz, Johnny Lewis, Steven Pasquale and Reiko Aylesworth and features Tom Woodruff and Ian Whyte as the Alien and the Predator. Look out for more exclusive updates in the coming months...
Shooter
Hydraulx delivered 164 shots on Antoine Fuqua's Shooter starring Mark Walberg and Danny Glover for Paramount Pictures. In house VFX Supervisor Erik Liles oversaw the project from principal photography through completion.
Hydraulx delivered 164 shots on Antoine Fuqua's Shooter starring Mark Walberg and Danny Glover for Paramount Pictures. In house VFX Supervisor Erik Liles oversaw the project from principal photography through completion.
300
Hydraulx is working on Zack Snyder¹s film adaptation of Frank Miller¹s graphic novel 300. In order to achieve the film¹s hyper realistic style, 300 was filmed entirely on sound stages against blue screens. Hydraulx utilized a vast array of digital matte paintings and CGI to create the film¹s epic 3D virtual environments. Warner Brothers¹ 300 is set to be released in March 2007, starring Gerard Butler, Lena Headley, and David Wenham.
(oct 06)
Hydraulx is working on Zack Snyder¹s film adaptation of Frank Miller¹s graphic novel 300. In order to achieve the film¹s hyper realistic style, 300 was filmed entirely on sound stages against blue screens. Hydraulx utilized a vast array of digital matte paintings and CGI to create the film¹s epic 3D virtual environments. Warner Brothers¹ 300 is set to be released in March 2007, starring Gerard Butler, Lena Headley, and David Wenham.
(oct 06)
Little Man
Hydraulx has completed big work on Keenen Ivory Wayans Little Man for Revolution Studios. Marlon Wayans stars as a vertically challenged criminal posing as the adopted child for wannabe dad, Shawn Wayans. Visual effects supervisor Erik Liles was in charge of over 210 shots where Marlon's head was digitally grafted onto the body of a two and a half foot tall actor. Little Man opens everywhere July 14th
(july 06)
Hydraulx has completed big work on Keenen Ivory Wayans Little Man for Revolution Studios. Marlon Wayans stars as a vertically challenged criminal posing as the adopted child for wannabe dad, Shawn Wayans. Visual effects supervisor Erik Liles was in charge of over 210 shots where Marlon's head was digitally grafted onto the body of a two and a half foot tall actor. Little Man opens everywhere July 14th
(july 06)
X-MEN 3
Hydraulx is working on the vfx for the third installment of the blockbuster X-Men franchise. All of your favorite mutants are back in action with many more set to debut. Directed by Brett Ratner, 20th Century Fox’s X-Men 3 Stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen
(feb 06)
Hydraulx is working on the vfx for the third installment of the blockbuster X-Men franchise. All of your favorite mutants are back in action with many more set to debut. Directed by Brett Ratner, 20th Century Fox’s X-Men 3 Stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen
(feb 06)
Poseidon
Hydraulx hits the high seas working on vfx shots for Wolfgang Peterson’s remake of the 1972 ocean liner disaster, “The Poseidon Adventure” for Warner Bros. Starring Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, and Richard Dreyfuss, Poseidon is set to premiere May 12, 2006.
(mar 06)
Hydraulx hits the high seas working on vfx shots for Wolfgang Peterson’s remake of the 1972 ocean liner disaster, “The Poseidon Adventure” for Warner Bros. Starring Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, and Richard Dreyfuss, Poseidon is set to premiere May 12, 2006.
(mar 06)
APPLE WITH INTEL
Hydraulx handled the vfx for the new Apple spot featuring the groundbreaking iMac with the Intel Core Duo processor. The stylish spot is directed by Josh and Xander and produced by Tight.
(jan 06)
Hydraulx handled the vfx for the new Apple spot featuring the groundbreaking iMac with the Intel Core Duo processor. The stylish spot is directed by Josh and Xander and produced by Tight.
(jan 06)
Syriana
Hydraulx completed Vfx sequences for the critically acclaimed film featuring a CG liquid nitrogen tanker and the explosive car-bombing scene. The film stars George Clooney and Matt Damon and is being considered an early front-runner in the Oscar race.
(dec 06)
Hydraulx completed Vfx sequences for the critically acclaimed film featuring a CG liquid nitrogen tanker and the explosive car-bombing scene. The film stars George Clooney and Matt Damon and is being considered an early front-runner in the Oscar race.
(dec 06)
Gatorade
Hydraulx re-writes history with an amazing spot featuring a new spin on classic sports moments. Tight films produced the spot for element 79 of Chicago.
Hydraulx re-writes history with an amazing spot featuring a new spin on classic sports moments. Tight films produced the spot for element 79 of Chicago.
Aeon Flux
hy*drau"lx is working on VFX sequences for the futuristic action thriller Aeon Flux starring Charlize Theron. The film is Directed by Karyn Kusama and produced by Gale Anne Hurd for Paramount Pictures. Aeon Flux premieres December 2nd in theatres everywhere.
(sep 05)
hy*drau"lx is working on VFX sequences for the futuristic action thriller Aeon Flux starring Charlize Theron. The film is Directed by Karyn Kusama and produced by Gale Anne Hurd for Paramount Pictures. Aeon Flux premieres December 2nd in theatres everywhere.
(sep 05)
Ford F150
hy*drau"lx has wrapped on the VFX for the new Ford F150 commercial directed by the Brothers Strause and produced by Tight. The spot takes place in a huge kiln and will be sure to bring the heat.
(sep 05)
hy*drau"lx has wrapped on the VFX for the new Ford F150 commercial directed by the Brothers Strause and produced by Tight. The spot takes place in a huge kiln and will be sure to bring the heat.
(sep 05)
Fresca
hy*drau"lx is teaming up with the Brothers Strause and Tight for the new Fresca relaunch campaign. The new commercials promise to blend VFX with beautiful dancing women. What more could you want?
(sep 05)
hy*drau"lx is teaming up with the Brothers Strause and Tight for the new Fresca relaunch campaign. The new commercials promise to blend VFX with beautiful dancing women. What more could you want?
(sep 05)
Hiring MAYA artists/animators
Avongard, Santa Monica, CA seeks a multimedia artist/animator to create visual images and 3-D modeling for movies and music videos using MAYA software.
Min Req: 4yr College Deg. in liberal arts w/computer coursework + 1 yr exp. Email resume to info@avongard.com or send Attn: Linda Strause, 1230 Montana Ave #204, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(june 29)
Avongard, Santa Monica, CA seeks a multimedia artist/animator to create visual images and 3-D modeling for movies and music videos using MAYA software.
Min Req: 4yr College Deg. in liberal arts w/computer coursework + 1 yr exp. Email resume to info@avongard.com or send Attn: Linda Strause, 1230 Montana Ave #204, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(june 29)
Quantico
Hydraulx did the visual effects for the pilot Quantico, which was picked up by CBS.
(may 05)
Hydraulx did the visual effects for the pilot Quantico, which was picked up by CBS.
(may 05)
Fantastic 4
Hydraulx is working on VFX shots for the upcoming movie Fantastic 4 directed by Tim Story. Due out July 8th, it should certainly heat up this summers blockbusters!
(may 05)
Hydraulx is working on VFX shots for the upcoming movie Fantastic 4 directed by Tim Story. Due out July 8th, it should certainly heat up this summers blockbusters!
(may 05)
Jeep Commercial
Hydraulx is currently doing VFX for an upcoming Jeep Grand Cherokee Commercial for client BBDO. The spot is directed by Iain MacKenzie, and produced by Tight.
(apr 05)
Hydraulx is currently doing VFX for an upcoming Jeep Grand Cherokee Commercial for client BBDO. The spot is directed by Iain MacKenzie, and produced by Tight.
(apr 05)
Norfolk Southern
Hydraulx recently completed the visual effects for the Norfolk Southern commercial, directed by the Brothers Strause.
(apr 05)
Hydraulx recently completed the visual effects for the Norfolk Southern commercial, directed by the Brothers Strause.
(apr 05)
The Fog
Hydraulx is the lead VFX vendor for the Revolution Studios remake of the classic John Carpenter horror pic “The Fog,” Directed by Rupert Wainright.Chris Watts will be the Visual Effects Supervisor on the shoot. The movie is scheduled for winter release and is sure to cause thrills.
(mar 05)
Hydraulx is the lead VFX vendor for the Revolution Studios remake of the classic John Carpenter horror pic “The Fog,” Directed by Rupert Wainright.Chris Watts will be the Visual Effects Supervisor on the shoot. The movie is scheduled for winter release and is sure to cause thrills.
(mar 05)
The few, the proud, the Marines
The Brothers Strause are teaming up with Hydraulx and J Walter Thompson Atlanta to direct an FX heavy USMC commercial!
(mar 05)
The Brothers Strause are teaming up with Hydraulx and J Walter Thompson Atlanta to direct an FX heavy USMC commercial!
(mar 05)
God of War
Sony’s new game God of War will be getting its commercial VFX from none other than Hydraulx. Set for release later this March the game is described as “Clash of the Titans” meets "Heavy Metal."
(mar 05)
Sony’s new game God of War will be getting its commercial VFX from none other than Hydraulx. Set for release later this March the game is described as “Clash of the Titans” meets "Heavy Metal."
(mar 05)
BAFTA Awards Greg Stause
British Academy of Film and Television Arts has awarded Greg Strause for Achievement in Special Visual Effects for his work on The Day After Tomorrow for the Orange British Academy Film Awards.
(feb 21 05)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts has awarded Greg Strause for Achievement in Special Visual Effects for his work on The Day After Tomorrow for the Orange British Academy Film Awards.
(feb 21 05)
Hydraulx nominated at the VES Awards!
Our very own Greg Strause along with Karen Goulekas, Mike Chambers and Remo Balcells have been nominated at the 2005 VES award for “Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture.” The Visual Effects Society held the crowning ceremony on February 16 at the Hollywood Palladium.
(jan 11 05)
Our very own Greg Strause along with Karen Goulekas, Mike Chambers and Remo Balcells have been nominated at the 2005 VES award for “Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture.” The Visual Effects Society held the crowning ceremony on February 16 at the Hollywood Palladium.
(jan 11 05)
Coca-Cola / World of Warcraft
Fresh off of the shoot, hy*drau"lx is now heading up the vfx for an exciting Coca-Cola spot for the Chinese market highlighting the video game World of Warcraft along with Chinese singing sensation S.H.E. for McCann Erickson Shanghai.
(dec 22 04)
Fresh off of the shoot, hy*drau"lx is now heading up the vfx for an exciting Coca-Cola spot for the Chinese market highlighting the video game World of Warcraft along with Chinese singing sensation S.H.E. for McCann Erickson Shanghai.
(dec 22 04)
BlackMagic
Helmers The Brothers Strause recently finished lensing a spot for Shell Oil dubbed: "Buzzing" through TBWA/Chiat Day. All vfx work to be completed at hy*drau"lx.
(dec 03 04)
Helmers The Brothers Strause recently finished lensing a spot for Shell Oil dubbed: "Buzzing" through TBWA/Chiat Day. All vfx work to be completed at hy*drau"lx.
(dec 03 04)
Prepare For The Next Level
Starting work on XXX:State of the Union for Revolution Studios. Ice Cube, Samuel L. Jackson and Willem Dafoe star, Lee Tamahori directs. Set to break April ’05.
(dec 04)
Starting work on XXX:State of the Union for Revolution Studios. Ice Cube, Samuel L. Jackson and Willem Dafoe star, Lee Tamahori directs. Set to break April ’05.
(dec 04)
Down in the Swamps
hy*drau"lx is the primary vendor on Jim Gillespie and Dimension Films' new voodoo horror flick dubbed "Backwater;" currently shooting in the swamplands of Louisiana.
(oct 04)
hy*drau"lx is the primary vendor on Jim Gillespie and Dimension Films' new voodoo horror flick dubbed "Backwater;" currently shooting in the swamplands of Louisiana.
(oct 04)
The Day After Tomorrow has been released on DVD!
Catch your copy now! Be sure to check out the commentary for hy*drau"lx shout-outs. Limited edition two disc DVD's are being released as well - find a special segment filmed here in house highlighting our vfx work with director Roland Emmerich and producer Mark Gordon.
(oct 12 04)
Catch your copy now! Be sure to check out the commentary for hy*drau"lx shout-outs. Limited edition two disc DVD's are being released as well - find a special segment filmed here in house highlighting our vfx work with director Roland Emmerich and producer Mark Gordon.
(oct 12 04)
Drop it like it's hot
Recently completed shots for Snoop Dogg's new jam "Drop it like it's hot."
(oct 04)
Recently completed shots for Snoop Dogg's new jam "Drop it like it's hot."
(oct 04)
Got Milk?
Currently collaborating with Paul Hunter on a Got Milk? campaign featuring Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets.
(oct 04)
Currently collaborating with Paul Hunter on a Got Milk? campaign featuring Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets.
(oct 04)
Relearn Love
Helmers The Brothers Strause recently lensed Scott Stapp's newest release "Relearn Love." hy*drau"lx is doing all the vfx and finishings.
(oct 04)
Helmers The Brothers Strause recently lensed Scott Stapp's newest release "Relearn Love." hy*drau"lx is doing all the vfx and finishings.
(oct 04)
Prepare to Battle!
hy*drau"lx recently finished a Nintendo Pokemon commercial for Paul Hunter highlighting Nintendo's new wireless technology through a series of Matrix-style camera moves.
(sept 04)
hy*drau"lx recently finished a Nintendo Pokemon commercial for Paul Hunter highlighting Nintendo's new wireless technology through a series of Matrix-style camera moves.
(sept 04)
Universal Halloween Horror
hy*drau"lx is creating visual effects for another Universal Studios Orlando spot directed by The Bros. Strause via HSI Productions.
(july 25 04)
hy*drau"lx is creating visual effects for another Universal Studios Orlando spot directed by The Bros. Strause via HSI Productions.
(july 25 04)
New hy*drau"lx Montage
Our Demo Reel montage now includes scenes from "The Day After Tomorrow"
(june 20 04)
Our Demo Reel montage now includes scenes from "The Day After Tomorrow"
(june 20 04)
Predicting The Day After Tomorrow
Check out the recent feature article "Predicting The Day After Tomorrow" at www.vfxworld.com
(june 03 04)
Check out the recent feature article "Predicting The Day After Tomorrow" at www.vfxworld.com
(june 03 04)
Nike Stickman wins Gold Clio!
[hy*drau"lx] created and animated the stickman character for Wieden Kennedy Amsterdam. Spots Directed by Paul Hunter and Josh Taft via HSI Productions.
(may 31 04)
[hy*drau"lx] created and animated the stickman character for Wieden Kennedy Amsterdam. Spots Directed by Paul Hunter and Josh Taft via HSI Productions.
(may 31 04)
"bugs"
[hy*drau"lx] is creating dozens of CG bugs and birds for a spot directed by The Bros. Strause via HSI Productions.
(May 28 04)
[hy*drau"lx] is creating dozens of CG bugs and birds for a spot directed by The Bros. Strause via HSI Productions.
(May 28 04)
DAT OPENS BIG!
"Day After Tomorrow" [hy*drau"lx] completed 110 shots for this summer blockbuster!
(may 28 04)
"Day After Tomorrow" [hy*drau"lx] completed 110 shots for this summer blockbuster!
(may 28 04)
Lola VFX opens
Hydraulx opens Lola for cosmetic enhancement. To read the full story click the link above.
(may 28 04)
Hydraulx opens Lola for cosmetic enhancement. To read the full story click the link above.
(may 28 04)
Constantine
Hydraulx is currently in production on "Constantine" Directed by Francis Lawrence.
(may 25 04)
Hydraulx is currently in production on "Constantine" Directed by Francis Lawrence.
(may 25 04)
45 >> days Visual Effects newswrap
See what has been going on behind the scenes here at Hydraulx on "The Day After Tomorrow". Check out the visual effects newswrap.
(april 12 04)
See what has been going on behind the scenes here at Hydraulx on "The Day After Tomorrow". Check out the visual effects newswrap.
(april 12 04)
Creep
In Production for Unversal Studios Orlando "Creep" Directed By: The Brothers Strause
(march 22 04)
In Production for Unversal Studios Orlando "Creep" Directed By: The Brothers Strause
(march 22 04)
swift like a hammer
a limited edition of hydraulx skateboards have just arrived. 4 designs in a limited run of 75 each have been produced. get one while they last.
(march 02 04)
a limited edition of hydraulx skateboards have just arrived. 4 designs in a limited run of 75 each have been produced. get one while they last.
(march 02 04)
inferno 5.5 article
Featuring work by Hydraulx.
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(dec 01 03)
Featuring work by Hydraulx.
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(dec 01 03)
Hydraulx Hanes Jackie Chan article
A UK article on the Hanes Jackie Chan commercial.
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(dec 01 03)
A UK article on the Hanes Jackie Chan commercial.
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(dec 01 03)
The Latest Little Secret for Safe Shooting
Our own Colin Strause is quoted in this article on pre-vis for commercial work.
Film & Video Magazine
(dec 01 03)
Our own Colin Strause is quoted in this article on pre-vis for commercial work.
Film & Video Magazine
(dec 01 03)