MM HORDE VFX Studio played a crucial role in the Netflix series Parasyte: The Grey by handling rotomation and camera tracking for complex VFX shots. Their work involved precise body and facial rotomation, ensuring characters moved naturally in 3D space while integrating seamlessly with live-action footage.
Early scenes at the performance venue posed particular challenges due to shaky camera movements and lighting variations, making accurate camera tracking essential. The team focused on maintaining scale consistency and ground contact, crucial for realistic motion.
For most shots, tight rotomation was performed on the face and neck, while arms and legs were roughly matched to assist animators. This breakdown highlights MM HORDE’s expertise in matchmoving, overcoming technical challenges to deliver smooth, realistic character motion within dynamic live-action environments.
