Releases
NY
INTERNATIONAL SUPER BOWL ROUND UP Feb 7, 2012
Method Studios was thrilled to collaborate on a record seven Super Bowl commercials this year. Amongst the projects keeping the Method teams in Los Angeles, New York and Australia busy, were three especially VFX-heavy ads directed by the 2012 DGA award-winning director, Noam Murro. Read more
DOUBLE VES nominations for Method Jan 9, 2012
Method Studios are once again shortlisted for a VES award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Live Action Commercial – but this time two of our ads are in the top five! Read more
Method steps into the 'Arena' with Verizon Sep 9, 2011
Method's Los Angeles office recently completed work on 'Arena,' an action-filled spot for Verizon - via agency mcgarrybowen - promoting the new Droid Bionic smart phone. Directed by Noam Murro, the :60 contains 68 VFX shots and the :90 111 shots. With such a VFX-heavy spot, determining what the robots and the surrounding environment would look like posed the biggest challenge to the Method team. Read more
A new Method emerges in Australia Sep 1, 2011
We are excited to announce the addition of three facilities in Australia, further expanding Method's already established network of studios. Read more
Method Studios Features Roundup Aug 30, 2011
Method Studios has been making great strides over the past 12 months. With the coming together of offices across the globe, Method Studios is creating a model to maximize production efficiency and with this combination comes a terrific boost to our features department. Read more
Method brings 'More Soul' to KIA spot Aug 28, 2011
We've just completed work on what is bound to be one of 2011's standout commercials, 'Share Some Soul,' via agency David & Goliath, promoting the KIA Soul which debuted during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Read more
Awards
LA
TWO VES NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR METHOD Jan 9, 2012
We are ecstatic to hear that both Kia ‘Share Some Soul’ and Jameson ‘Fire’ are up in the Outstanding VFX for a Live Action Commercial category Read more
HALO PICKS UP GOLD AT THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Nov 14, 2011
Our VP of Features, Drew Jones, collected the trophy for VFX in London this week on behalf of the Halo Reach ‘Deliver Hope’ team Read more
HPA AWARD WIN FOR JAMESON ‘FIRE’ Nov 11, 2011
We were delighted to pick up the Outstanding Compositing Award for our work on this epic commercial Read more
London International Awards shortlist announced Oct 13, 2011
Halo gets nominated for a LIA in the Visual Effects category – we get to find out if we are winners on November 14th! Read more
3D World CG Award win for Halo Sep 18, 2011
3D World has revealed the CG Award winners and Method Studios wins in the Best Use of CG in Advertising category for Halo Read more
HPA Award Nomination for Jameson 'Fire' Sep 7, 2011
Method Studios has been nominated for an HPA Award for our compositing work on Jameson 'Fire' Read more
Method Accepted in 2011 SIGGRAPH ASIA Computer Animation Festival Sep 6, 2011
We have just heard that Halo Reach: Deliver Hope and Bridgestone 'Carma' have both been accepted into the 2011 SIGGRAPH ASIA Computer Animation Festival Read more
Jameson 'Fire' on AEAF Award shortlist Aug 10, 2011
Method’s entry - Jameson 'Fire' - has just been announced in the shortlist for the Australian Effects and Animation Festival! Read more
Method wins for Halo Reach at AICP Show Jun 7, 2011
We are at the AICP Show in NYC and just found out Method Studios has won in the Visual Effects category with Halo Reach: Deliver Hope...yippeeee! Read more
AICP Show 2011 Shortlist May 9, 2011
AGENCY SPY get the scoop on the AICP nominees - super excited to see both Jameson and Halo are listed for Method Studios! Read more
Method Studios takes live-action VFX prize at VES Feb 1, 2011
Method are incredibly honored to take home the VES award for VFX in a commercial for Halo Reach: Deliver Hope - Dan Glass picked up the prestigious trophy on behalf of the team in Hollywood tonight Read more
Articles
LA
Exposive Action In This Means War Feb 20, 2012
Method's VFX Supervisor Mitch Drain gets in front of The Daily's camera and discusses the effects work behind this newly released feature Read more
Super Bowl Coverage from FX Guide puts Method Center Stage Feb 7, 2012
We are proud to feature in this in depth article by Ian Failes who focuses on the VFX highlights during the Super Bowl ad breaks Read more
TRAINS, RAIN AND MOODY TERRAIN Feb 6, 2012
FX Guide talk to VFX Supervisor Sean Faden about Method’s work on The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo focusing on the fully CG shot of the train journey through the snowy Swedish landscape Read more
BEHIND THE DRAGON Jan 24, 2012
The Art of VFX take an in depth look at Method's work on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Read more
VW PREPS FOR SUPER BOWL Jan 21, 2012
Watch the teaser Method LA worked on for VW's Star Wars inspired Super Bowl ad which follows up on their successful 2011 campaign Read more
J.Edgar Q&A Jan 18, 2012
Another great write up with plenty of VFX detail provided by our Vancouver crew Read more
J.EDGAR VFX FEATURE Jan 18, 2012
The Art of VFX have posted an in depth interview with our team in Vancouver about their work on J.Edgar. Check out Ollie and Geoffrey’s behind the scenes insight on this seven month long project Read more
NOW YOU SEE IT Jan 4, 2012
Here is a great article on Flickering Myth about Method’s work on J. Edgar featuring lots of before and after images Read more
EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE Dec 22, 2011
Here’s a behind the scenes preview which mentions Method’s VFX contributions to the film directed by three time Oscar nominee Stephen Daldry Read more
BEHIND THE SCENES ON J EDGAR Dec 19, 2011
Ollie and Geoff from our Vancouver studio, talk about rebuilding the past in this article about J. Edgar Read more
COMEDY CAPERS Dec 15, 2011
FX Guide write up another ‘Incredible Invisible Effects’ in which Method are featured – this time for our work on Jack and Jill Read more
A PAYLOAD OF ACTION Nov 28, 2011
3D World look at our latest Verizon commercial packed full of matte black super vehicles Read more
REBUILDING THE PAST Nov 24, 2011
Check out our Vancouver office’s work on the much anticipated J. Edgar directed by Clint Eastwood and featuring Leonardo DiCaprio Read more
BELOW THE LINE CATCHES UP WITH LIFE Nov 21, 2011
Dan Glass is interviewed for this article looking at the VFX created for The Tree of Life Read more
VIEW FROM THE TOWER Nov 15, 2011
Here is another great article going behind the scenes on Method’s work for the film Tower Heist Read more
METHOD AND CO3 COMBINE EFFORTS ON TOWER HEIST Nov 9, 2011
Studio Daily showcase our before and after images and news on how we worked closely with Company 3 who graded this film Read more
Dan Glass is interviewed about Tree of Life Oct 10, 2011
Our EVP Dan Glass shares his insight into working with Terrence Malick on ‘Tree of Life’ as the films lead VFX Supervisor Read more
Vancouver's Invisible Effects Sep 30, 2011
Our Vancouver studio’s work on Contagion headlines this report in FX Guide entitled ‘Incredible Invisible Effects’ Read more
An Explosive Abduction Sep 28, 2011
Here is a great article about our VFX work on the action packed feature Abduction Read more
Hamsters vs. Robots Sep 21, 2011
Method VFX Supervisor Sean Fadden talks to FX Guide about our two recent effects heavy commercials for Kia and Verizon – imaginatively titled ‘Hamsters vs. Robots’ Read more
Variety's spotlight on Vancouver Sep 7, 2011
Method Studios SVP and GM, Dennis Hoffman, shares his views on the booming VFX industry in Vancouver Read more
Method Brings 'More Soul' to Kia Motors America Spot Aug 30, 2011
Watch our Kia commercial on Videography and read up on Method's comprehensive effects work on this top spot which premiered during the MTV awards. Read more
Captain America and His Visual Effects Commandos Aug 30, 2011
Comprehensive article on Captain America's VFX posted on Deathfall - check out page 6 for comments from our LA Method Studios artists and page 11 for notes from our design department on the titles they created for the film Read more
Method artists create a world of dancing robot armies and hamsters for Kia Soul Aug 29, 2011
SHOOT are the first to announce Methods work on Kia Share More Soul read all about it! Read more
Variety discusses 'Tree of Life' with Dan Glass Jul 29, 2011
Variety's Below The Line Impact Report features our EVP and Sr VFX Supervisor Dan Glass who talks about his incredible experience working on The Tree of Life Read more
Method Builds CG Beaver for Bridgestone Super Bowl Spot Feb 8, 2011
Watch our top Super Bowl spot for Bridgestone on CG Today and learn more about how the CG beaver was created by our Method team Read more