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Because we came in so late, we had limited time to do quality work and match the well-established look.' }, { title: 'I Dont Know How She Does It', thumbnail: 'idk.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: '2011, The Weinstein Company', services: 'Green screen composites, split screens, day-for-night, natural elements.', shots: '110+', description: 'Many of the shots we did for this film were green-screen composites. We did some difficult split screens. Quite a few day-for-night shots and we made it snow in Boston.' }, { title: 'The Sitter', thumbnail: 'sitter.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: 'Currently in Production, Michael de Luca Production, 20th Century Fox Films', services: 'On-set supervision, driving comps, monitor comps, explosions.', shots: '', description: 'Many of the shots we produced for this comedy were driving comps. 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It's like you are rushing through the city streets but not at high speed -- you are at an infinite zoom, moving relentlessly at real time but faster than everyone around you. Nobody could figure out how to do it until, after shooting, we brought on this company called Look Effects. This great guy Dan Schrecker was able to figure out how to execute this idea that I had... I didn't want [these effects] to feel digital. I wanted them to feel physical, that in his mind they are really happening. -Director Neil Burger" }, { title: 'THE KINGS SPEECH', thumbnail: 'thekingsspeech.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("thekingsspeech01.jpg"), year: '2010', services: 'Compositing, Crowd Dupication, Digital Environments', shots: '4', description: '“Without your team’s hard work, there could have been a very different ending (literally).” -Producer Iain Canning' }, { title: 'BLACK SWAN', thumbnail: 'blackswan.png', video_or_slideshow: "blackswanAppr.mp4", year: '2010', services: 'Compositing, Face Replacement, Gore, Makeup, On-Set Supervision, 3D', shots: '240', description: '“Black Swan was an intense labor of love for everyone involved with the project, including all of the crew at LOOK Effects. They brought their top game, their passion and commitment to the work they did. LOOK’s creative approach insured that the effects matched the style of the film. Their work was exceptional and we are all thrilled with it.” – Director Darren Aronofsky' } ] }, { /* -------- */ /* FEATURES */ /* -------- */ name: 'FEATURES', directory: '2_features', works: [ { title: 'Underworld Awakening', thumbnail: 'uw4.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("uw401.jpg", "uw402.jpg", "uw403.jpg", "uw404.jpg", "uw405.jpg", "uw406.jpg", "uw407.jpg", "uw408.jpg"), year: '2012', services: '3D, Set Extensions, Green Screen Composites, Driving Comps, Explosions, Debris', shots: '112', description: 'We did several complete sequences for this film, including an extensive section that takes place in an elevator where Selene fights a Lycan and, plants bombs and blows up the entire elevator. Shots included set extensions of the elevator, enhancement of practical explosions and compositing Kate Beckinsale with the digital Lycan.' }, { title: 'The Muppets', thumbnail: 'muppets.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("mupp_still.jpg", "mupp_still1.jpg", "mupp_still2.jpg"), year: '2011,Mandeville Films/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures ', services: 'on-set supervision, 3D, green/blue screen compositing, driving comps, explosions, debris, set extensions, crowd duplication', shots: '350', description: 'Our work on this film was primarily to support the work of the puppeteers and Muppets. The blue/green screen work we did allowed the Muppets much more freedom than they have every had. 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Because we came in so late, we had limited time to do quality work and match the well-established look.' }, { title: 'I Dont Know How She Does It', thumbnail: 'idk.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: '2011, The Weinstein Company', services: 'Green screen composites, split screens, day-for-night, natural elements.', shots: '110+', description: 'Many of the shots we did for this film were green-screen composites. We did some difficult split screens. Quite a few day-for-night shots and we made it snow in Boston.' }, { title: 'The Sitter', thumbnail: 'sitter.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: 'Currently in Production, Michael de Luca Production, 20th Century Fox Films', services: 'On-set supervision, driving comps, monitor comps, explosions.', shots: '', description: 'Many of the shots we produced for this comedy were driving comps. We also did monitor comps, some explosions and some gore and make-up effects.' }, { title: 'Fast5', thumbnail: 'fast5.png', video_or_slideshow: "FF5_Demo_v02.mp4", year: '2011, Relativity Media/Universal Pictures', services: 'Wire and rig removal, split screen, green screen composites, matte paintings, digital environments, natural elements – digital and practical.', shots: '', description: 'Many of the 110-plus shots for this film involved wire and rig removal, but we also did a number of complex split screen and green screen shots. We provided environments with matte paintings; natural elements, including practical and digital smoke; and explosions.' }, { title: 'Limitless', thumbnail: 'limitless.png', video_or_slideshow: "limitless.mp4", year: '2011', services: 'On-Set Supervision, Design, 3D, Compositing, Gore Enhancement', shots: '45', description: "I came up with this idea of a fractal zoom. It's like you are rushing through the city streets but not at high speed -- you are at an infinite zoom, moving relentlessly at real time but faster than everyone around you. Nobody could figure out how to do it until, after shooting, we brought on this company called Look Effects. This great guy Dan Schrecker was able to figure out how to execute this idea that I had... I didn't want [these effects] to feel digital. I wanted them to feel physical, that in his mind they are really happening. -Director Neil Burger" }, { title: 'BLACK SWAN', thumbnail: 'blackswan.png', video_or_slideshow: "blackswanAppr.mp4", year: '2010', services: 'Compositing, Face Replacement, Gore, Makeup, On-Set Supervision, 3D', shots: '240', description: '“Black Swan was an intense labor of love for everyone involved with the project, including all of the crew at LOOK Effects. They brought their top game, their passion and commitment to the work they did. LOOK’s creative approach insured that the effects matched the style of the film. Their work was exceptional and we are all thrilled with it.” – Director Darren Aronofsky' }, { title: 'WALLSTREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS', thumbnail: 'wallstreet2.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("wallstreetmoneyneversleeps01.jpg"), year: '2010, 20th Century Fox Films', services: 'Monitor Comps, Clean Up', shots: '7', description: '' }, { title: 'THE KINGS SPEECH', thumbnail: 'thekingsspeech.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("thekingsspeech01.jpg"), year: '2010', services: 'Compositing, Crowd Dupication, Digital Environments', shots: '4', description: '“Without your team’s hard work, there could have been a very different ending (literally).” -Producer Iain Canning' }, { title: 'Beastly', thumbnail: 'beastly.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: '2010, CBS Films', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'Never Say Never', thumbnail: 'bieber.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: 'In Production - Relativity Media/Universal', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'A Little Bit of Heaven', thumbnail: 'bitofheaven.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: 'In Production - The Film Department', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'WARRIOR', thumbnail: 'warrior.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: 'In Production - Lionsgate', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'AVATAR', thumbnail: 'avatar.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("avatar01.jpg","avatar02.jpg","avatar03.jpg","avatar04.jpg","avatar05.jpg","avatar06.jpg"), year: '2009', services: 'Compositing, Stereoscopic', shots: '19', description: 'Initially we were awarded five shots that had a particularly difficult compositing problem. Rather than accomplish the task through brute-force we developed a technical solution that made the production company happy enough that they sent us 15 additional shots.' }, { title: 'PRECIOUS', thumbnail: 'precious.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("precious01.jpg","precious02.jpg","precious03.jpg","precious04.jpg"), year: '2008', services: 'Compositing', shots: '32', description: '' }, { title: 'BOUNTY HUNTER', thumbnail: 'bountyhunter.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("bountyhunter01.jpg","bountyhunter02.jpg","bountyhunter03.jpg"), year: '2010', services: 'Compositing, Crowd Duplication, Driving Comps, Face Replacement, Makeup, On-Set Supervision, 3D,', shots: '124', description: 'Work included some particularly difficult driving comps, creating CG golf balls aimed at Gerard Butler, face replacements on stunt doubles and monitor comps.' }, { title: 'JUST WRIGHT', thumbnail: 'justwright.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("justwright01.jpg","justwright02.jpg"), year: '2010', services: 'Compositing,, Crowd Duplication, On-Set Supervision', shots: '85', description: '“LOOK did great work for my movie Just Wright. Their team put a lot of hard work and effort into the project. Not only did they work closely with me to produce the effects I needed to tell the story, but they showed great patience with my notes. As a director it′s important to feel like people care as much as you do. And LOOK definitely does. The collaboration, flexibility and dedication to my film made them a joy to work with. I look forward to working with them on future projects.” — Sanaa Hamri, Director' }, { title: 'STEP UP 3D', thumbnail: 'stepup3d.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("stepup3d01.jpg","stepup3d02.jpg","stepup3d03.jpg"), year: '2010', services: 'Compositing, Crowds, Environments, Natural Elements, 3D CG, Stereoscopic, SupervisionCompositing, Crowd Duplication, Environments, Natural Elements, 3D, On-Set Supervision, Stereoscopic', shots: '115', description: '“Not only was Step Up 3D going to be the first 3D dance movie, but it was the third installment in a very successful franchise. My vision for this film was even bigger than for the last. So I wanted to pull together the best team to get it right. We were lucky enough to find the right effects house here in New York. LOOK worked with us a a collaborative member of our team, finding solutions for our unique challenges and helping us bring the excitement of the story and the dance to the screen. I look forward to working with them again.” — Jon Chu, Director' }, { title: 'LEGION', thumbnail: 'legion.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("legion01.jpg","legion02.jpg","legion03.jpg","legion04.jpg","legion05.jpg","legion06.jpg"), year: '2009', services: 'Compositing, Crowd Duplication, Driving Comps, Face Replacement, Gore, Natural Elements, Particles, Explosions/Fire, Vehicles', shots: '165', description: 'Work was extensive. One of the most involved scenes involved extensive use of particles for the 3D locusts. The explosion scene included fire and explosion enhancements and crowd duplication. Many matte paintings.' }, { title: 'THE SPIRIT', thumbnail: 'thespirit.png', video_or_slideshow: 'thespirit.mp4', year: '2008', services: 'Compositing, Environments, Natural Elements, Particles, Vehicles, 3D', shots: '62', description: 'We created multiple 3D environments from concept drawings and photo collages supplied by the client. Many greenscreen comps.' }, { title: 'YES MAN', thumbnail: 'yesman.png', video_or_slideshow: 'yesman.mp4', year: '2008', services: 'Compositing, Crowd Duplication, On-Set Supervision', shots: '5', description: 'Besides providing on-set supervision, we did face replacement on stunt doubles and greenscreen comps, placing the actors in an environment in North Carolina.' }, { title: 'SPEED RACER', thumbnail: 'speedracer.png', video_or_slideshow: 'speedracer.mp4', year: '2008', services: 'Natural Elements, Compositing, Vehicles, 3D', shots: '60', description: 'We textured, lit and renderd a 3D car model supplied by the client and comped it into the background to match the rest of the film. All this was done without the proprietary software tools developed by the primary fx house on the project.' }, { title: 'GET SMART', thumbnail: 'getsmart.png', video_or_slideshow: 'getsmart.mp4', year: '2008', services: 'Compositing', shots: '52', description: '“LOOK was brought on to “Get Smart” at the eleventh hour to both design and execute a tough effect that played an important role in the film. The shots were not intended as vfx when photographed so were under-documented. LOOK’s creative and tech team listened hard, then rolled up their sleeves and nailed the job. Both the director and I couldn’t have been more satisfied. I can’t wait to bring them a project with real lead time!” — Joe Bauer, Visual Effects Supervisor' }, { title: 'THE FOUNTAIN', thumbnail: 'thefountain.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("thefountain01.jpg","thefountain02.jpg","thefountain03.jpg","thefountain04.jpg","thefountain05.jpg","thefountain06.jpg"), year: '2006', services: 'Compositing, Makeup, Environments', shots: '87', description: '' }, { title: 'GONE BABY GONE', thumbnail: 'gonebabygone.png', video_or_slideshow: 'gonebabygone.mp4', year: '2007', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'ROCKY BALBOA', thumbnail: 'rockybalboa.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("rockybalboa01.jpg","rockybalboa02.jpg","rockybalboa03.jpg","rockybalboa04.jpg"), year: '2006', services: 'Compositing, Crowd Duplication, Makeup', shots: '203', description: 'We did a lot of crowd duplication and sophisticated composits. Much of what we did became needed after principal photography was complete.' }, { title: 'SOUTHLAND TALES', thumbnail: 'southlandtales.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("southlandtales01.jpg","southlandtales02.jpg","southlandtales03.jpg","southlandtales04.jpg","southlandtales05.jpg"), year: '2006', services: 'Compositing, Environments, Particles, On-Set Supervision,, Vehicles, Explosions/Fire, 3D CG', shots: '46', description: 'We created a downtown Los Angeles of the next 20 years. Using Lidar scanning to gather data, on all of downtown. Built lots of building, including a zeppalin and hangar next to the Staples Center. All photoreal.' }, { title: 'THE LIFE AQUATIC', thumbnail: 'thelifeaquatic.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("lifeaquatic01.jpg"), year: '2004', services: '', shots: '', description: '“Wes likes to be very interactive and hands-on when it comes to working with artists and is quite particular about what he likes. Because the time frame for completion of this project was extremely tight, the selection of a partner that would be capable of producing excellent results under extreme deadlines was a necessity. LOOK Effects was a logical choice because of their reputation of working collaboratively with filmmakers. Their ability to listen and quickly address our actual concerns helped us achieve our vision for this project. LOOK Effects has proven to me time and time again that they can create stunning results under immense time pressures.”— Jeremy Dawson, Visual Effects Supervisor' }, { title: 'FRIDA', thumbnail: 'frida.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("frida01.jpg","frida02.jpg","frida03.jpg","frida04.jpg"), year: '2002', services: 'Compositing, Driving Comps', shots: '', description: '' } ] }, { /* ----------- */ /* TELEVISION */ /* ----------- */ name: 'TELEVISION', directory: '3_tv', works: [ { title: 'The Finder', thumbnail: 'fnd.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: 'In Production - FOX Television', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'BONES - Season 1-6', thumbnail: 'bones.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("bones01.jpg","bones02.jpg","bones03.jpg","bones04.jpg","bones05.jpg"), year: '2005 -', services: 'Compositing, Environments, Gore, On-set Supervision, Explosions/Fire, 3D', shots: '', description: '“LOOK Effects has been an integral member of our team. LOOK has tirelessly worked with us to achieve our artistic vision while demonstrating, with the aid of visual effects, how to effectively take our program to the next level.” – Executive Producer Barry Josephson' }, { title: 'Awake', thumbnail: 'awake.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: 'In Production - FOX Television', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'New Girl', thumbnail: 'newgirl.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: 'In Production - FOX Television', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'Game of Thrones', thumbnail: 'got.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array(""), year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'Kings', thumbnail: 'kings.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array(""), year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'Leverage', thumbnail: 'leverage.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array(""), year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'Shameless', thumbnail: 'shameless.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array(""), year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'LOST - SEASON 6', thumbnail: 'lost.png', video_or_slideshow: 'lostreel.mp4', year: '2009-2010', services: 'Compositing, Driving, Face Replacement, Gore, Makeup, Natural Elements, Particle fx, Supervision, Vehicles, Explosions/Fire, 3D CG', shots: '1048', description: '“It′s incredibly rare when an FX House just "gets it."  LOOK instantly plugged into the look and feel of LOST so completely that it was impossible for us to believe they hadn′t been with us all along.  With never-say-die work ethic, staggering creativity and ability to work miracles under tremendous pressures of time and budget, they brought our crazy island to life shot by painstaking shot.  We′d work with them again in a heartbeat.”— Damon Lindelof, Executive Producer and Creator' }, { title: 'Breaking In', thumbnail: 'breakingIn.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: 'In Production - Relativity Media/Universal', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: 'HARRY′S LAW', thumbnail: 'harryslaw.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: 'Warner Bros.' }, { title: 'No Ordinary Family', thumbnail: 'noordinaryfamily.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("inproduction.jpg"), year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: '24', thumbnail: 'twentyfour.png', video_or_slideshow: 'twentyfour.mp4', year: '2009', services: 'Explosions/Fire, Compositing, 3D, Natural Elements', shots: '18', description: '' }, { title: 'LIEF ON MARS', thumbnail: 'lifeonmars.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("lifeonmars01.jpg","lifeonmars02.jpg"), year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '"Look FX gave "Life on Mars" a very smooth ride.  We had a boatload of VFX and we never lost a step.  The finale was a huge job, and Look handled it beautifully -- even with an extremely accelerated schedule." — Paul Rabwin, Associate Producer' }, { title: 'PUSHING DAISIES', thumbnail: 'pushingdaisies.png', video_or_slideshow: 'pushingdaisies.mp4', year: '2008 - 2009', services: 'Compositing, Crowd Duplication, Environments, Makeup, Natural Elements, Particles, 3D, Vehicles', shots: '294', description: '' }, { title: 'LIFE', thumbnail: 'life.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("life01.jpg","life02.jpg","life03.jpg","life04.jpg"), year: '2009', services: 'Compositing, Crowd Duplication, Driving Comps, Environments, Gore, Natural Elements,Particles, Vehicles, 3D', shots: '18', description: '“When it comes to Visual EFX I have learned that it is no longer a ‘Can we do this?’ world. Rather it is a ‘what are the best ways to achieve this and how much will it cost’ consideration. To this point, I have come to rely on Look EFX to always foster clear communication and supervision while delivering a quality product at a reasonable price. They have earned my full confidence and recommendation.” — Loucas George, Producer' }, { title: 'WOMEN′S MURDER CLUB', thumbnail: 'womensmurderclub.png', video_or_slideshow: 'womensmurderclub.mp4', year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: 'Look Effects was a great partner on "Women′s Murder Club" with great ideas, planning, and execution.  Henrik and company garnered the producers respect and quickly put them at ease - no small feat in today′s hectic, budget driven world of television production. — Tony Palermo, Associate Producer' }, { title: 'CSI:NY', thumbnail: 'csiny.png', video_or_slideshow: new Array("csiny01.jpg","csiny02.jpg","csiny03.jpg","csiny04.jpg"), year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' } ] }, /* { */ /* ------------- */ /* SPECIAL VENUE */ /* ------------- */ /* name: 'SPECIAL VENUE', directory: '4_special', works: [ { title: '', thumbnail: 'thumbnail1.png', video_or_slideshow: '', year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: '', thumbnail: 'thumbnail2.png', video_or_slideshow: '', year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: '', thumbnail: 'thumbnail3.png', video_or_slideshow: '', year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' }, { title: '', thumbnail: 'thumbnail4.png', video_or_slideshow: '', year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' } ] */ /* }, */ { /* ---------------- */ /* ORIGINAL CONTENT */ /* ---------------- */ name: 'ORIGINAL CONTENT', directory: '5_original', works: [ { title: 'DESPAIR', thumbnail: 'despair.png', video_or_slideshow: 'despair.mp4', year: '', services: '', shots: '', description: '' } ] } ); /* US */ var usContent = new Array( { name: 'WHO', directory: '1_who', submenus: new Array( { name: "Mark Driscoll", directory: "1_mdriscoll", image_count: 3, content: 'MARK DRISCOLL, President, Executive Producer and Co-founder, is responsible for LOOK’s management and long-term strategic planning as well as serving as Executive Producer for all of the company’s key projects. These projects include current feature film, commercial and episodic television projects for Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney and Sony Pictures. Recent film and television projects include “Limitless,” “Black Swan”, “No Ordinary Family”, “Lost”, “Bones”, “Step up 3D”, “The King’s Speech”, “Dark Fields”, “The Bounty Hunter and “Just Wright”. Driscoll is a graduate of MIT with a degree in mechanical engineering and architecture. He worked in the technology and financial industries in Boston until he moved to LA to start his career in film, a dream of his since working in theater for the Hasty Pudding in Boston. Driscoll worked for Digital Domain, producing live-action projects and digital postproduction. He also served as digital effects production manager at Blue Sky/VIFX before launching LOOK in 1997. His original vision was to start a full-service visual effects company that focused on high-quality computer graphics for independent films and small productions. While the company has grown and the vision has expanded, the focus on working collaboratively with directors and artists still drives Mark’s working philosophy. Mark, lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son and, in his spare time, enjoys following the latest political banter.' }, { name: "Henrik Fett", directory: "2_hfett", image_count: 3, content: 'HENRIK FETT is Visual Effects Supervisor and Co-founder of LOOK Effects. As a native of Mannheim, Germany and a graduate of the University of Heidelberg, Henrik will make sure your train – and project – run on time. He is highly accomplished in live-action production, 3D animation and digital postproduction. Henrik revels in supervising digital effects production, both on-set and in post. His passion shows in the number of toys -- oops, make that tools and cameras -- that populate his office. At LOOK, Henrik has overseen projects including “Black Swan,” “Just Wright,” “The Darjeeling Limited,” and “Yes Man.” He is also spearheading LOOK’s development of original content. Henrik “comes from the trenches” having served as lead animator on commercial and feature film projects. Prior to joining LOOK, he worked in project development at International Creative Effects. Henrik began his career as an editor with credits on documentaries, film trailers and commercials. He is a dedicated dad and husband.' }, { name: 'Anthony "Max" Ivins', directory: "3_aivins", image_count: 3, content: 'ANTHONY ‘MAX’ IVINS, Visual Effects Supervisor and Co-Owner may be the only person to name his child after the Apollo space program. As senior visual effects supervisor, Max is responsible for on-set supervision, as well as overseeing LOOK’s 3D animation and compositing efforts. He has worked on features and TV projects for clients including Warner Bros, Disney, Universal, Fox, Sony Pictures, Revolution, and Lions Gate. During his 15-plus years on staff at Blue Sky|VIFX, Rhythm & Hues, Digital Domain and LOOK, Max has honed his skills in every aspect of digital effects production, working as a visual and digital effects supervisor, 3D animator and compositor. He takes great pride in using his personal expertise, knowledge and experience to solve a client’s problems while creating artful effects. Max also has the rare talent of telling you the truth and making you happy simultaneously.' }, { name: 'Danny Kim', directory: "10_dkim", image_count: 3, content: 'DANNY KIM, Co-Founder/Partner Danny S. Kim has been instrumental in establishing the look and feel of multiple projects produced by LOOK for the past 10 years. His background in design and 3D computer graphics has contributed to the visual effects on a variety of projects from television series “Bones,” “Life” and “Pushing Daisies” to Black Swan and The Fountain to the film for the U.S. Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Danny’s creative talent has gained industry recognition, earning an Emmy nomination for History Channel’s “Life After People” (Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, 2008) and Visual Effects Society Award nomination for the NBC series “Life” (Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program, 2007). Danny’s credits include: “Lights, Camera, Action with Steven Spielberg” for Universal Studios Singapore, “Bones,” Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire, The Sprit, Speed Racer and Invasion.' }, { name: "Steve Dellerson", directory: "5_sdellerson", image_count: 3, content: 'STEVE DELLERSON, Executive Producer – Besides being Executive Producer in charge of LOOK’s feature work, Steve also holds the title of Cheez-It’s King (If it’s 11am, it’s time to dive into those tasty treats.) Rest assured that your project will be in good hands, as he has over 20 years of experience on a vast array of projects, including: “Captain America,” “Limitless,” “Black Swan,” “Step Up 3D,” “Avatar,” “John Adams,” “Iron Man,” “Nim’s Island,” “Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Sin City,” “Blade” and “Space Jam.” Steve’s producing experience, from shooting through digital post, has given him a deep of understanding of the client’s point-of-view and the production process. Though it may not show in his taste for snacks, Steve believes in quality – in communication, teamwork and final product.' }, { name: "Dan Schrecker", directory: "6_dschrecker", image_count: 3, content: 'DAN SCHRECKER, Visual Effects Supervisor. Running operations for LOOK in Brooklyn, Dan is responsible for day-to-day inspiration perspiration and exasperation. As one half of the design team Amoeba Proteus, he was responsible for VFX on “Frida,” “Requiem For A Dream,” “The Fountain,” “The Producers” and “Precious.” Since joining LOOK he has overseen work on “Limitless,” “Black Swan,” “Life On Mars,” “Muppets Xmas,” and “Step Up 3D.” An animator-turned-supervisor, Dan brings a unique, artistic sensibility and approach to each project. He is equally adept on-set and while sitting at a workstation and has been creating animation and it’s devil spawn for over twenty years. Dan likes very much to eat and cook because Dan thinks food is important.' }, /* { name: "Colleen Bachman", directory: "7_cbachman", image_count: 3, content: 'Colleen Bachman, Executive Producer New York Office, Prior to coming over to the dark side and joining LOOK in 2008, Colleen worked on the production side of things in the visual effects department and as a post supervisor on titles including The Golden Compass, The Darjeeling Limited, Precious and The Wrestler. After living and working on three continents in three years, she is happy to call Brooklyn her home and an almost-off-the-grid shack in Vermont her escape. Colleen has the singular distinction of being guardian to the greatest dog that ever lived.' },*/ { name: "Pam Hogarth", directory: "8_phogarth", image_count: 3, content: 'PAM HOGARTH, Director of Marketing, has spent over 25 years in the world of visual effects, 20 of which doing marketing and education (She was the only member of her kindergarten class to write press releases for production facilities.) Before joining LOOK she spent 12 years helping to build Gnomon School of Visual Effects into the premiere educational institution for careers in high-end cg. While doing that, she found time and energy to devote to the care and feeding of the Visual Effects Society. Pam has served multiple terms on the VES Board of Directors, where she was recently elected Vice Chair (the first female. Yay!) and has been one of the abiding Chairs of the Education Committee. As LOOK’s Director of Marketing she has turned her green thumb to growing our footprint in the vfx production industry.' }, { name: "Joyce Boll", directory: "9_jboll", image_count: 3, content: 'JOYCE BOLL, Executive Producer, has more than 20 years of experience producing content (film, video and digital) while launching business ventures for clients such as V2 Music, Oxygen Media, Electronic Arts, SONY, Discovery Communications within the Entertainment industry. Joyce joins LOOK as Executive Producer, overseeing Business Development and Original Content Development. Joyce has lived and worked all over the world, and is really happy to be back in New York. Outside of her deep understanding of production, her greatest skill (and joy) is simply getting things DONE! Just like Dan, Joyce thinks food is important and is a great fan of eating and cooking.' } ) }, { name: 'WHAT', directory: '2_what', submenus: new Array( { name: "", image_count: 0, content: 'Since 1998 LOOK Effects has been producing visual effects for film, television and special venue projects. From our infancy, LOOK – and the people who work here – has been passionate about creating high-quality, innovative solutions for directors, producers, studios and supervisors. We offer full-service visual-effects production from on-set supervision through 3D cg and complex compositing. We work closely with our clients to provide clever, cost-effective effects that fit easily within production schedules and budgets.

Our combined experience and expertise allow us to offer the right solutions for the best effects, be it shooting practical elements for later comping with digital backgrounds or creating complete digital environments to use with green-screened extras.

With facilities in Los Angeles, New York and Vancouver, we can also provide the best geographical solution for your project. All of our studios have the right solutions in hardware, software and expertise for almost any fx need. Our management team has a total of more than a century of digital effects production experience, which makes us wise beyond our years.' } ) }, { name: 'WHERE', directory: '3_where', submenus: new Array( { name: "", image_count: 3, content: 'LOOK Effects has three locations; one on each US coast and our newest facility in Vancouver. Our Los Angeles office is located on the west side of LA, our New York office is in the trendy Williamsburg section of Brooklyn and Vancouver is in the heart of Gastown.

After 14 years in Hollywood, our home office has moved to a great new space on Culver Boulevard in Marina del Ray. These new offices are almost twice as large as our location in Hollywood and give our 50 artists and staff a very creative atmosphere.

The newly-renovated Brooklyn office is four years old and is home to up to 25 artists and staff. Just blocks from the L train, LOOK is just minutes from Manhattan.

Our new facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is home to approximately 30 artists and staff. Located in trendy Gastown, LOOK Vancouver has the latest in hardware and software and is closely linked to both of our other offices.

Being in the three major production centers of North America allows us to offer our clients the right location for each project. It also makes those lovely New York and British Columbia tax incentives available to productions being done there.' } ) }, { name: 'WHY', directory: '4_why', submenus: new Array( { name: "", image_count: 0, content: 'We’re passionate. That’s what this all comes down to; we love what we do and we believe fervently in working with other creatives to help bring their visions to the screen. We believe that our greatest assets are our experience, creativity and artistry. We offer all, in full-measure, to our clients because we feel we are as passionate about their projects as they are.

And relationships. It all comes down to relationships. LOOK works very hard to give our clients what they want, thus many of them return to work with us again and again. Visit our Name Dropping page to see for yourself.

We also believe in the people who work with us. Over the years, we have put together a great team of artists who are amazingly creative and feel as strongly as we do about what we do. We work hard to make our artists happy and keep them with us. Thus we know their strengths and how to get their best work on your project.' } ) } ); /* REELS */ var reelsContent = new Array( { name: "LOOK DEMO REEL", thumbnail: "general.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "newReel.mp4" }, { name: "FEATURE FILM REEL", thumbnail: "film.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "newReel.mp4" }, { name: "TELEVISION REEL", thumbnail: "television.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "tvreel.mp4" }, { name: "NATURAL ELEMENTS", thumbnail: "naturalelements.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "naturalelements.mp4" }, { name: "CROWD DUPLICATION", thumbnail: "crowdduplication.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "crowdduplication.mp4" }, { name: "GORE ENHANCEMENTS", thumbnail: "goreenhancements.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "goreenhancements.mp4" }, { name: "FACE REPLACEMENT", thumbnail: "facereplacement.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "facereplacement.mp4" }, { name: "DRIVING COMPS", thumbnail: "drivingcomps.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "drivingcomps.mp4" }, { name: "DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS", thumbnail: "digitalenvironments.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "digitalenvironments.mp4" }, { name: "HEAVY 3D", thumbnail: "heavy3d.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "heavy3d.mp4" }, { name: "STEREOSCOPIC", thumbnail: "stereoscopic.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "stereoscopic.mp4" }, { name: "FIRE", thumbnail: "fire.jpg", video_or_slideshow: "fire.mp4" } ); /* NAME DROPPING */ var nameDroppingContent = new Array( { name: 'ABC', names: new Array( "LOST -- SEASON 6", "Partners – Pilot", "No Ordinary Family", "Edgar Floats – Pilot", "PUSHING DAISIES", "SOLVING CHARLIE - PILOT", "DIRTY SEXY MONEY", "WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB", "THEN CAME JONES - PILOT", "EMPIRE" ) }, { name: 'WES ANDERSON', names: new Array( "Moonrise Kingdom", "THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX", "THE LIFE AQUATIC", "THE DARJEELING LIMITED" ) }, { name: 'DARREN ARONOFSKY/PROTOZOA PICTURES', names: new Array( "BLACK SWAN", "THE WRESTLER", "THE FOUNTAIN" ) }, { name: 'BRC IMAGINATION ARTS', names: new Array( "KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SHUTTLE LAUNCH EXPERIENCE", "FORD LEGACY CENTER", "MOVIE MAGIC: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN" ) }, { name: 'CBS', names: new Array( "The Ringer – Pilot", "A Gifted Man – Pilot", "Hail Mary – Pilot", "Exit 19 – Pilot", "THE EX LIST", "THE CLEANER", "ALIENS IN AMERICA", "VIVA LAUGHLIN - PILOT", "FUGLY - PILOT", "CRIMINAL MINDS", "CSI: NY", "JOAN OF ARCADIA", "DR. VEGAS", "SUDBURY - PILOT", "CLUBHOUSE - PILOT" ) }, { name: 'COLUMBIA', names: new Array( "BOUNTY HUNTER", "THE UGLY TRUTH" ) }, { name: 'FOX', names: new Array( "AVATAR", "WALL STREET 2", "ANGELS IN THE ATTIC", "LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD", "MONKEYBONE" ) }, { name: 'FOX NETWORK', names: new Array( "The Finder", "Breaking In", "BONES - SEASONS 1-6", "SONS OF TUSCON", "24", "MENTAL", "LIFE ON MARS", "THE OAKS", "NURSES - PILOT", "MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE", "ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT", "THE O.C.", "NIGHT VISITORS" ) }, { name: 'FOX SEARCHLIGHT', names: new Array( "BLACK SWAN", "JUST WRIGHT", "THE DARJEELING LIMITED", "MONKEYBONE" ) }, { name: 'HBO', names: new Array( "Game of Thrones – Pilot", "FUR. AN IMAGINARY PORTRAIT OF
DIANE ARBUS", "THE COMEBACK" ) }, { name: 'ILM', names: new Array( "NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 3D", "PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 2" ) }, { name: 'LAKESHORE', names: new Array( "FAME", "PATHOLOGY" ) }, { name: 'LIONSGATE', names: new Array( "WARRIOR", "KILLERS", "CRANK 2", "THE SPIRIT", "GAMER", "CAPTIVITY" ) }, { name: 'MIRAMAX', names: new Array( "FRIDA", "GONE BABY GONE" ) }, { name: 'NBC', names: new Array( "Awake", "100 QUESTIONS", "KINGS", "LIFE", "THE OFFICE", "LAS VEGAS", "I'M WITH STUPID - PILOT", "ANDY BARKER P.I.", "A MUPPETS CHRISTMAS: LETTERS TO SANTA", "HARRY′S LAW" ) }, { name: 'NICKELODEON', names: new Array( "TELEPATHIC - PILOT", "THE FRESH BEATS BAND", "JUST JORDAN" ) }, { name: 'OVERTURE FILMS', names: new Array( "LAW ABIDING CITIZEN", "TRAITOR" ) }, { name: 'SCREEN GEMS', names: new Array( "LEGION", "UNTRACEABLE" ) }, { name: 'THE WB', names: new Array( "CHASING ALICE - PILOT", "EVERWOOD", "DAWSON'S CREEK" ) }, { name: 'TNT', names: new Array( "LEVERAGE", "WITCHBLADE", "JULIUS CAESAR" ) }, { name: 'UNIVERSAL', names: new Array( "Fast Five", "Limitless", "THE PRODUCERS", "STEVEN SPIELBERG'S LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE (KNEUPPER MUSIC)", "MOVIE MAGIC: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN (BRC IMAGINATION ARTS)" ) }, { name: 'WALT DISNEY STUDIOS', names: new Array( "The Muppets", "STEP UP 3D", "BEDTIME STORIES", "THE GAME PLAN", "APOCALYPTO", "STICK-IT", "THE LIFE AQUATIC", "CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN" ) }, { name: 'WARNER BROS.', names: new Array( "Green Lantern", "HARRY'S LAW", "YES MAN", "SPEED RACER", "GET SMART", "FOOLS GOLD", "INVASION", "BLOOD DIAMOND", "THE FOUNTAIN", "SUPERMAN II", "UNACCOMPANIE D MINORS", "SCOOBY DOO 2", "DRIVEN" ) }, { name: 'WEINSTEIN CO.', names: new Array( "I Dont Know How She Does It", "Add Showtime", "Shameless", "Possible Side Effects - Pilot", "THE MIST", "CROSSING OVER" ) } ); /* HYPE */ var hypeContent = new Array( { name: "PRESS", type: "standard", submenus: new Array( { name: "VES Nomination", content_file: "press_vesNominations.html" }, { name: "LOOK on Bones", content_file: "press_bones2.html" }, { name: "LOOK and MUPPETS", content_file: "press_muppets.html" }, { name: "LOOK at VIEW", content_file: "press_viewConference.html" }, { name: "Art of VFX Interview", content_file: "press_artOfVFX.html" }, { name: "Vancouver Office Opens", content_file: "press_vancouver.html" }, { name: "LA Offices Move", content_file: "press_officeMove.html" }, { name: "Pilots Picked Up", content_file: "press_successfulPilots.html" }, { name: "3 of Grossest Bodies", content_file: "press_grossBodies.html" }, { name: "LOOK VDX for Limitless", content_file: "press_limitlessVDX.html" }, { name: "LOOK's FX for Limitless", content_file: "press_limitlessLOOK.html" }, { name: "Press for Limitless", content_file: "press_limitlessReviews.html" }, { name: "BAFTA Nominations", content_file: "press_baftaNominations.html" }, { name: "VES Awards Nominations", content_file: "press_VESNomination.html" }, { name: "Black Swan top 10 VFX", content_file: "press_blackSwan03.html" }, { name: "Black Swan and LOOK", content_file: "press_blackSwan01.html" } /* { name: "Black Swan Press", content_file: "press_blackSwan02.html" } { name: "LOOK at VIEW 2010", content_file: "press_view2010" }, { name: "Black Swan in Variety", content_file: "press_variety.html" }, { name: "'Despair' at MOMA", content_file: "press_despairExhibit.html" }, { name: "Press on Despair", content_file: "press_despair.html" }, { name: "FX for Bones season 6", content_file: "press_bones.html" }, { name: "FX for StepUp 3D", content_file: "press_stepup3d.html" }, { name: "The Making of 'LOST'", content_file: "press_makingoflost.html" }, { name: "LOST wraps 350 shot", content_file: "press_lostwraps350.html" }, { name: "Hogarth Joins LFX", content_file: "press_hogwarthjoinslfx.html" }, { name: "VES Award Nom", content_file: "press_vesawardnom.html" }, { name: "Dellerson joins LFX", content_file: "press_dellersonjoinslfx.html" }, { name: "LFX expands to NY", content_file: "press_expandstony.html" }, { name: "SIGGRAPH screening", content_file: "press_vfxteaminvite.html" } */ ) }, { name: "TESTIMONIALS", type: "testimonials", submenus: new Array( { name: "The Kings Speech", testimonials: new Array( { content: "The Kings Speech

“Without your team’s hard work, there could have been a very different ending (literally).”", author: "—Iain Canning – Producer" } ) }, { name: "BLACK SWAN", testimonials: new Array( { content: "BLACK SWAN

“Black Swan was an intense labor of love for everyone involved with the project, including all of the crew at LOOK Effects. They brought their top game, their passion and commitment to the work they did. LOOK’s creative approach insured that the effects matched the style of the film. Their work was exceptional and we are all thrilled with it.”", author: "—Darren Aronofsky – Director" } ) }, { name: "LIMITLESS", testimonials: new Array( { content: "LIMITLESS

“I came up with this idea of a fractal zoom. It's like you are rushing through the city streets but not at high speed - you are at an infinite zoom, moving relentlessly at real time but faster than everyone around you. Nobody could figure out how to do it until, after shooting, we brought on this company called Look Effects. This great guy Dan Schrccker was able to figure out how to execute this idea that I had.”", author: "—Niel Burger – Director - written in Filmmaker Magazine" } ) }, { name: "STEP UP 3D", testimonials: new Array( { content: "STEP UP 3D

“Not only was Step Up 3D going to be the first 3D dance movie, but it was the third installment in a very successful franchise. My vision for this film was even bigger than for the last. So I wanted to pull together the best team to get it right. We were lucky enough to find the right effects house here in New York. LOOK worked with us a a collaborative member of our team, finding solutions for our unique challenges and helping us bring the excitement of the story and the dance to the screen. I look forward to working with them again.”", author: "—Jon Chu – Director" }, { content: "“Producing the first 3D dance movie was a real challenge and we wanted to do it right. Part of the recipe for success was finding the right effects house. We were lucky enough to find them — and right next door in Brooklyn. LOOK Effects was with us all the way. Their previous experience in stereo and their flexibility in working with creative teams meant that they were key in bringing our vision to the screen. We hope to work with them again.”", author: "—David Nicksay – Executive Producer" } ) }, { name: "THE WRESTLER", testimonials: new Array( { content: "THE WRESTLER

“Dan has always been an important part of our visual team and I was confident that he and LOOK Effects would bring the right sensibility to “The Wrestler”. While they created fantastic images for “The Fountain”, this film required invisible effects that would mesh seamlessly with our documentary shooting style. And that’s precisely what they delivered across the board.”", author: "—Darren Aronofsky – Director" } ) }, { name: "TRAITOR", testimonials: new Array( { content: "TRAITOR

“LOOK Effects was able to turn around quality VFX quickly. The Director was very pleased with their work. I was impressed with how they accurately applied the Director’s notes and were able to turn around revisions the next day or sometimes the next hour. I look forward to working with them again.”", author: "—Valerie Flueger – Post Supervisor" } ) }, { name: "GET SMART", testimonials: new Array( { content: "GET SMART

“LOOK was brought on to “Get Smart” at the eleventh hour to both design and execute a tough effect that played an important role in the film. The shots were not intended as vfx when photographed so were under-documented. LOOK’s creative and tech team listened hard, then rolled up their sleeves and nailed the job. Both the director and I couldn’t have been more satisfied. I can’t wait to bring them a project with real lead time!”", author: "—Joe Bauer – Visual Effects Supervisor" } ) }, { name: "NEXT", testimonials: new Array( { content: "NEXT

“This project was my most technically challenging yet. most of the visual effects utilized heavy 3-D effects and animation – several were entirely CG. look effects, Inc. turned out to be a perfect fit for the project. They really came through for us on a very tight schedule with really great shots.” ", author: "—John Sullivan – Visual Effects Supervisor
(credits include “Just Like Heaven,” “Red Eye,” “Collateral,” “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”)" } ) }, { name: "BLOOD DIAMOND", testimonials: new Array( { content: "BLOOD DIAMOND

“Tom and I wanted to take a moment to tell you all how great it was to work with you all again. We are extremely proud of the work in this film and it should be a source of pride for you as well- not only because of the outstanding work you guys did on it, but because the subject material is worthwhile as well.

Our experience with LOOK was not only technically excellent, but the creativity, professionalism, joyful enthusiasm and the extraordinary work you provided added to the overall feel and texture of the film itself. You made our shots and us look good. THANK YOU.

We look forward to working with you the next time around- whatever project that may be. See you soon and thanks again!”", author: "—Jeffrey Okun – Visual Effects Supervisor
—Tom Boland – Visual Effects Producer" } ) }, { name: "JUST WRIGHT", testimonials: new Array( { content: "JUST WRIGHT

“LOOK did great work for my movie Just Wright. Their team put a lot of hard work and effort into the project. Not only did they work closely with me to produce the effects I needed to tell the story, but they showed great patience with my notes. As a director it's important to feel like people care as much as you do. And LOOK definitely does. The collaboration, flexibility and dedication to my film made them a joy to work with. I look forward to working with them on future projects.”", author: "—Sanaa Hamri – Director" }, { content: "“The crew at LOOKFX are true team players. They were heavily involved from shooting thru post production. Their biggest task was crowd replacement at four NBA games throughout the film. Our cameras were always moving, so they had their work cut out for them. The end results were seamless.”", author: "—Melissa Kent – Editor" } ) }, { name: "SHAMU ROCKS", testimonials: new Array( { content: "SHAMU ROCKS

“It was a pleasure to work with the creative, innovative and highly professional team at LOOK Effects. Their work on the visual effects and motion graphics for our show was amazing and contributed greatly to the show’s success. We would gladly work with them again on any project.”", author: "—Scott Helmstedter – Principal/
Executive Producer
In Motion Films" } ) }, { name: "LOST", testimonials: new Array( { content: "LOST

“It's incredibly rare when an FX House just 'gets it.' LOOK instantly plugged into the look and feel of LOST so completely that it was impossible for us to believe they hadn't been with us all along. With never-say-die work ethic, staggering creativity and ability to work miracles under tremendous pressures of time and budget, they brought our crazy island to life shot by painstaking shot. We'd work with them again in a heartbeat.”", author: "—Damon Lindelof – Executive Producer & Creator" }, { content: "“We had a great experience with Look. Under tremendous pressures of time and budget they helped us make many of the things on our crazy island feel a lot more believable. They were always pitching creative solutions and worked tirelessly to try and give us exactly what we wanted in each and every shot.”", author: "—Carlton Cuse – Executive Producer & Writer" } ) }, { name: "DARK MATTER", testimonials: new Array( { content: "DARK MATTER

Sundance Film Festival 2007 Award Winner

“We are thrilled with the work LOOK Effects has done for us, and we have relished the congenial, collaborative environment in which they work. Look artfully and economically helped realize our vision for the film, and for this we are eternally grateful. For visual effects, LOOK will always be our first stop.”", author: "—Janet Young – Producer" }, { content: "Dark Matter is the 2007 recipient of The Alfred P. Sloan Prize, which awards and celebrates the work of emerging independent feature filmmakers tackling compelling ideas and issues in science and technology.", author: "" } ) }, { name: "CRIMINAL MINDS", testimonials: new Array( { content: "CRIMINAL MINDS

“LOOK Effects has stepped up to the plate repeatedly to deliver excellent quality work on Criminal Minds. The superb and seamless visual effects provided by LOOK have contributed a great deal to the success of our show.”", author: "—Mark Gordon – Executive Producer" } ) }, { name: "BONES", testimonials: new Array( { content: "BONES

“LOOK Effects has been an integral member of our team,” said Bones Executive Producer Barry Josephson. “LOOK has tirelessly worked with us to achieve our artistic vision while demonstrating, with the aid of visual effects, how to effectively take our program to the next level.”", author: "" } ) }, { name: "LITTLE MISS SUN...", testimonials: new Array( { content: "LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

“LOOK Effects proved to be a valuable partner throughout the entire post-production process,” said Peter Saraf, Producer with Big Beach Films. “We were extremely pleased with the quality of their work and the personal attention they gave us.” ", author: "" } ) }, { name: "LIFE AQUATIC", testimonials: new Array( { content: "LIFE AQUATIC

“Wes likes to be very interactive and hands-on when it comes to working with artists and is quite particular about what he likes. Because the time frame for completion of this project was extremely tight, the selection of a partner that would be capable of producing excellent results under extreme deadlines was a necessity. LOOK Effects was a logical choice because of their reputation of working collaboratively with filmmakers. Their ability to listen and quickly address our actual concerns helped us achieve our vision for this project. LOOK Effects has proven to me time and time again that they can create stunning results under immense time pressures.”", author: "—Jeremy Dawson – Visual Effects Supervisor" } ) }, { name: "NURSES - PILOT", testimonials: new Array( { content: "NURSES - PILOT

“Don, Max and everyone at Lookfx were a joy to work with on our 20th Century Fox Pilot for Fox Television, Nurses. We shot entirely on locations in Los Angeles and Pasadena for a 'dramedy' set in Philadelphia and based around a big teaching hospital. The Lookfx wizards were largely responsible for the setting looking entirely believable. Our Executive Producer Barry Josephson, DP David Hennings and Director P.J. Hogan were as pleased as I with the wonderful authenticity of our ‘look.’ Nothing which I asked of them was ever considered 'too much' and the words ’we can't do that in that amount of time’ were never uttered. And, their budget concerns were on a par with our own. I will, given the option, always give them the call on a new show.”", author: "—Mike Stevens – Co-Producer (Post)" } ) }, { name: "LIFE", testimonials: new Array( { content: "LIFE

“When it comes to Visual EFX I have learned that it is no longer a ‘Can we do this?’ world. Rather it is a ‘what are the best ways to achieve this and how much will it cost’ consideration. To this point, I have come to rely on Look EFX to always foster clear communication and supervision while delivering a quality product at a reasonable price. They have earned my full confidence and recommendation.”", author: "—Loucas George" } ) }, { name: "LIFE ON MARS", testimonials: new Array( { content: "LIFE ON MARS

“Look FX gave 'Life on Mars' a very smooth ride. We had a boatload of VFX and we never lost a step. The finale was a huge job, and Look handled it beautifully -- even with an extremely accelerated schedule.”", author: "—Paul Rabwin, Associate Producer" } ) }, { name: "WOMEN'S MUR...", testimonials: new Array( { content: "WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB

“Look Effects was a great partner on 'Women's Murder Club' with great ideas, planning, and execution. Henrik and company garnered the producers respect and quickly put them at ease - no small feat in today's hectic, budget driven world of television production.”", author: "—Tony Palermo, Associate Producer" } ) } ) } );