Rocket Science VFX

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BAFTA award-winning Tom Turnbull, president and co-founder of Rocket Science VFX, recently completed visual effects supervision of Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) penned “TITANIC”. "Titanic” a 11 million pound sterling international coproduction (between Canada, England, and Hungary) was a huge undertaking befitting a miniseries bringing to screen an unprecedented historic tragedy, that 100 years on this April 15th continues to captivate the world. The four part miniseries has enjoyed great success in sales and has already been sold in 80 countries worldwide. For 12 weeks last summer, Tom supervised the Titanic shoot as it was filmed in Hungary with meticulously crafted sets and a giant custom built water tank. Tom delivered a customized vfx project management solution to the series producers that included extensive previsualization, and photo real effects for Belfast, Southampton, the iceberg, set extensions and, of course, a fully CGI Titanic. Tom led the post production efforts in Toronto of the creative team at Rocket Science VFX (289 shots), SpinPro (65 shots) as well as Digital Apes VFX (64 shots) and Vertigo Digital Effects (55 shots) in Budapest.

With over 30 years experience in production, Tom’s worldwide credits include commercial, documentary, television and feature production. He has extensive experience with Motion Control as well as Motion Capture, miniatures and VFX element photography. He is the recipient of BAFTA Awards for Best Visual Effects for "Titanic" (ITV Miniseries, 2012) and "Day of the Triffids" (BBC Miniseries, 2010), Gemini Awards for Best Visual Effects for “Terry” (CTV MOW, 2006), “Shattered City: the Halifax Explosion” (CBC MOW, 2004), and “The Arrow” (CBC miniseries, 1998) and has been nominated for three Prime Time Emmy Awards for “Fringe” (Fox, 2009), “Haven” (CBS miniseries, 2000) and “The Path to 9/11” (ABC miniseries, 2007).

It's not Brain Surgery, it's Rocket Science! Robert has been collaborating with producers and directors for more than 10 years, finding the most efficient and impressive ways to tell stories, with a little visual rocket fuel. You don't necessarily need a green screen!! Robert can provide ideas that guide the production and solve problems to achieve the otherwise impossible - either with planning, or on the fly. When the heck do you need it? Robert finishes his projects on schedule, to a top tier level, at the agreed cost. Recognized Quality... Robert has been nominated for a Prime time Emmy award and three Geminis, winning one Gemini.

Chris Nokes is our digital production manager and show producer for Rocket Science. Chris has repeatedly demonstrated his skill in managing all aspects of the complex requirements of digital studio management for both feature film and episodic television. He is adept at implementing and co-ordinating multiple production schedules, managing complex workflows and maintaining constant communication with our clients. His feature film and television credits include Pompeii (Constantin Film, 2014), The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (Sony/Screengems, 2013), Resident Evil Retribution (Sony/Screengems, 2012), Dolphin Tale (Alcon Entertainment, 2012), Hannibal (NBC/Gaumont, 2013-2014), Copper (BBC America, 2013), and Revolution (NBC, 2013-2014).

The Fox Television production of Fringe has been nominated for a 61st Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Special Effects for a Series. Rocket Science VFX congratulates company president Tom Turnbull on this nomination and recognizes the hard work of our entire production team, including VFX Producer Anthony Paterson, 2d Lead Ian Britton, 3D Technical Lead Ariel Joson, and the rest of our kick ass Matte Painting, Compositing, and 3D Team.

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