BARABOOM! Studios, a specialist in previsualization, has opened a full-service production office in Culver City. The launch of the new digs, which features workspace for a small team of artists and an assortment of cutting edge technology, is a prelude to a broader expansion planned for next year. Over the next six months, the company expects to hire additional staff, add a scanning and motion capture stage and extend its menu of services.
The move provides BARABOOM! with a base of operations in close proximity to several major studios and room to grow. “We’re very excited to have a home in Culver City that’s convenient to our clients and provides a comfortable working environment for our talent,” says executive producer Mike Pryor. “It’s also a signal of the strength of the company, with much more to come.”
Founded in 2009 by renowned animation supervisor Pepe Valencia, BARABOOM! Studios has provided previsualization services for a wide range of film, television and commercial projects, including Summit Entertainment’s The Impossible and Universal Pictures’ Hop. It is currently working on a television series for a major U.S. network, under strict NDA.
BARABOOM!’s expansion plans are designed to capitalize on Hollywood’s growing use of previsualization as a time- and cost-saving tool throughout the production cycle. “We help directors, editors, art directors and others create great visuals,” Valencia explains. “We provide tools that allow them to experiment and test ideas before they arrive on the set or become involved in expensive post-production processes.”
