Facial VFX features
Applying VFX to a video in which an actor is performing allows them to be de-aged or aged, offering peace of mind to both the actor and director.
The actor’s real skin is used, resulting in a natural finish.
VFX artists specializing in human anatomy, with a deep understanding of faces, handle the work.
We also provide solutions to the following issues:
- The limited options available when an actor plays a character at different ages in the same production.
- The actor must retain his beard for a role in another production.
- Putting on special makeup is time-consuming causing actor fatigue and reducing filming time.
- Difficulty in acting while wearing special makeup.
- Interruptions during filming for fixing makeup.
- The need for an alternative to digital humans.
De-Aging /
Aging VFX
The faces of actors can be de-aged or aged. There is no need for special filming techniques or special tools. We will handle all necessary processes requiring expertise, including the gathering of materials prior to filming and photographing of the skin.
Experts specializing in faces will make full use of VFX technology to realize all kinds of presentations relating to the face and body.
Tech Note
Tech Note explains recommended methods and things that are advantageous to know in advance, with illustrations. It also introduces “our thoughts” on facial VFX.
Since we provide detailed explanations as soon as we receive a request for work, there is no need to read everything.
VFX＋Special make up /
Beard Erase /
Skin Creation
If you wish for a dramatic change, such as aging a teenager to their 80s, we recommend the combined use of facial VFX and special makeup. This allows retaining of the advantages of special makeup, while reducing makeup time and achieving high-quality in the finish.
We can also remove beards from actors who cannot shave. We can create skin that closely resembles the actor’s own skin for high-quality beauty retouching.
Articles
Procedure prior to filming
Procedure prior to filming (example)
- Meeting
- Gathering materials and setting goals
- Test filming
- Delivery of test footage
- Preparations for the main shoot
Below are the benefits of test filming:
- The footage can be used as explanatory material for the actor and other stakeholders
- Provides peace of mind to the actor
- Allows ascertainment of wigs and other items needed prior to filming
- The footage can be used during discussions with hair and special makeup artists
(contact us for details on the numerous other benefits)
※We implement strict confidentiality and security measures.
