Fusion Computer Imagery Studios (Fusion CIS) is committed to excelling at complex fluid & particle fx challenges. Realistic physical simulation is the core of our work (complex particle & fluid fx and rigid & soft body dynamics) all at uncompromising, photo-real, feature-film quality.
Photo-real fluid & particle fx remain one of the greatest challenges in the visual effects industry. Creating realistic ocean surfaces, waves or stormy seas that behave naturally while interacting with rigid body formations was, until recently, something reserved for the deep pockets of large vfx studios with a team of scientists developing proprietary software.
However, with a PhD in geophysical fluid dynamics and mathematical acumen, Mark Stasiuk, Fusion co-founder and CG Supervisor, is leveling the playing field. He's making high-end fluid fx work accessible to any accomplished vfx studio who works with Fusion. And if RealFlow doesn't quite meet your unique fluid fx needs, Mark will customize the software to create the caliber of fx your project demands. A devoted RealFlow artist since 2002, Mark has become known around the world as a top RealFlow expert. His Python and C++ scripting skills can make RealFlow excel beyond expectation.
Fusion CIS provides:
- fluid assets developed, simulated, and rendered (if desired) as per your project's shot requirements
- bid consultation, custom python and C++ scripting, scene-building, in-house team supervision and fluid fx pipeline & tool development
- research & development - Fusion provides algorithm and custom scripting R & D for the unique requirements of individual vfx studios
- studio training in the significantly enhanced capabilities of RealFlow 4 (RF4)
Mark's expertise in creating unique custom scripts has allowed studios with no significant fluid fx credits to create outstanding fluid fx (National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Poseidon, The Guardian) with Next Limit's RealFlow as the core fluid fx solution. This combination of technological expertise and artistic/scientific skill launched a unique business relationship between Fusion CI Studios and Next Limit Technologies. By using RealFlow in high-end productions, Fusion helps accelerate the software's development through production feedback and algorithm and scripting R&D in response to production demands. And Next Limit provides Fusion CIS with exclusive software engineering support for high-end productions.
Core tools:
- RealFlow 4 (RF4)
- Maya
- Cinema 4D
- Lightwave
- Python
