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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

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'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

In a world where audiences scroll past thousands of ads every day, standing out isn't optional — it's survival. That's where VFX and CGI come in. From impossible camera moves to photorealistic product shots that would be prohibitively expensive to shoot practically, visual effects give brands the power to tell stories that grab attention and hold it. Why Brands Are Turning to CGI The economics of commercial production have shifted dramatically. Shooting a luxury car driving t

One of the most common questions we get at GarlicVFX is: how much does VFX actually cost? It's a fair question, and the honest answer is: it depends. But that doesn't mean we can't give you a clear framework for understanding VFX pricing. The Factors That Drive VFX Costs VFX pricing is determined by a handful of key variables: shot complexity, quantity of shots, turnaround time, and the level of photorealism required. A simple screen replacement in a commercial costs a fracti

If you've ever worked in 3D camera tracking or matchmoving, you know the pain: what's the exact sensor size of the camera that shot this footage? Getting the filmback wrong means your entire camera solve is off — and with it, every CG element you place in the scene. That's why we built the Garlicky Filmback Calculator — a free web app that gives you all the filmback information your VFX heart desires, at the push of a button. What Is Filmback and Why Does It Matter? "Filmback