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Hiring a VFX studio is a significant investment, and the wrong choice can derail your project. Whether you're a producer, creative director, or marketing manager, here's a practical guide to finding the right VFX partner for your project. Look at the Reel — But Look Deeper Every VFX studio has a showreel, and they all look impressive. But the reel only tells part of the story. Ask: what specifically did this studio do on these projects? In VFX, credit can be shared across doz

How do you explain quantum mechanics to a general audience? How do you show the inner workings of a jet engine, the formation of a galaxy, or the molecular structure of a new drug? You animate it. 3D animation has become an indispensable tool for science communication, and at GarlicVFX, it's one of our specialties. Why Science Needs Visual Storytelling Research shows that people retain visual information far better than text or audio alone. For science communicators — whether

Television has undergone a visual revolution. What used to be reserved for big-budget blockbusters is now expected in streaming shows and public broadcasting alike. As a studio that has worked on both German TV documentaries and international film productions, we've had a front-row seat to this transformation. The Rise of Cinematic TV Audiences today expect TV to look as good as cinema. Shows like The Mandalorian, Game of Thrones, and yes, Star Wars: Andor, have set a visual

The VFX industry went remote long before the pandemic made it mainstream. Major productions have always distributed work across studios around the globe. At GarlicVFX, we've built our entire workflow around remote collaboration — delivering film and commercial-grade VFX from Bayreuth, Germany to clients worldwide. Why Location Doesn't Matter in VFX VFX work is inherently digital. The footage comes in as data, the work happens on screens, and the output goes back as data. Mode

If you're planning a product campaign, you've likely faced this decision: do we photograph the product or render it in CGI? Both approaches have their strengths, and the right choice depends on your specific needs, budget, and timeline. Here's a practical comparison to help you decide. When Photography Makes Sense Traditional photography excels when you need organic textures, human interaction with the product, or that hard-to-replicate "real" quality. Food, fashion, and life

If you've never worked with a VFX studio before, the process can seem like a black box: footage goes in, magic comes out. But understanding the VFX pipeline helps clients make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and ultimately get better results. Here's how it actually works. Pre-Production: Planning the Invisible Good VFX starts before the camera rolls. During pre-production, we work with directors and producers to identify which shots need VFX, create concept ar

When people think of VFX, they picture explosions and superheroes. But some of the most impactful visual effects work happens in documentaries — where CGI helps audiences see what cameras can't capture: the inside of a human cell, the surface of Mars, or a medieval city that no longer exists. 1. Visualize the Invisible Science documentaries often deal with subjects too small, too large, too fast, or too slow to film. 3D animation bridges this gap, turning abstract data into v

Automotive CGI is one of the most demanding disciplines in visual effects. Car surfaces are essentially mirrors — they reflect everything around them, which means every imperfection in your lighting, materials, or environment is immediately visible. Getting it right requires deep technical knowledge and an obsessive attention to detail. The Challenge of Automotive Surfaces When we create CGI for automotive brands like Porsche or Audi, we're dealing with highly reflective pain