Water For Elephants

Based on the acclaimed bestseller, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds — including the wrath of Marlena’s charismatic but dangerous husband, August — Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love.

The Muppets

Shade teamed up with Walt Disney Pictures and Producer/Supervisor Janet Muswell Hamilton to create 82 visual effects shots; ranging from matte paintings, to CG fx and Muppet enhancements. Shade is extremely proud to have contributed to such a heartwarming show, and to have been a small part of the Henson and Muppets legacy.

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I Am Number 4

Shade teamed up with Dreamworks and director D.J. Caruso to provide 156 visual effects shots for “I Am Number Four”. The diverse team of artists at shade provided a wide array of effects from photo-real characters to hard surface and energy weapons, set extensions, explosions and fire.

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The Muppets

Shade teamed up with Walt Disney Pictures and Producer/Supervisor Janet Muswell Hamilton to create 82 visual effects shots; ranging from matte paintings, to CG fx and Muppet enhancements. Shade is extremely proud to have contributed to such a heartwarming show, and to have been a small part of the Henson and Muppets legacy.

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Battle LA

For years, there have been documented cases of UFO sightings around the world – Buenos Aires, Seoul, France, Germany, China. But in 2011, what were once just sightings will become a terrifying reality when Earth is attacked by unknown forces.

Cowboys & Aliens

Shade teamed up with Dreamworks and ILM Supervisor Roger Guyett to deliver over 100 shots in about 10 weeks for this summer blockbuster. Shade provided everything from alien drool and breath to invisible moments such as replacing Daniel Craig’s iconic hat that was lost in a practical explosion.

Fright Night

For shade’s stereoscopic effects debut, we once again teamed up with Dreamworks to deliver just under 100 stereo effects shots for Craig Gillespie’s “Fright Night”. Collaborating closely with Dreamworks VFX Supervisor: Joe Bauer, shade created virtual fire, explosions, blood and more to add a 3D punch to this horror classic remake.