Leviathan is very proud to announce the release of three exclusive Autodesk Video Profiles offering in-depth looks inside the award-winning, design-focused production studio produced by 3D design, engineering and entertainment software leader Autodesk, Inc. All three videos are now live at www.youtube.com/autodesk.rnrn
rnrnThis special attention is the latest honor for Leviathan’s partners Chad Hutson, Jason White and Matt Daly, who are celebrating the start of their studio’s third year in business. Over the past few months, the company has earned international awards recognition from the Association of Independent Music, Communication Arts Magazine, the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, The One Club, and the Themed Entertainment Association – and both Daly and White were recently invited on-stage to join Amon Tobin’s ISAM Live project manager Jeff Waye and Jimmy Lakotos of Geodezik at the 2012 NXNE Interactive Conference in Toronto to discuss mind-melting visuals and the future of stage design.rnrnrnrnLeviathan’s renown continues to expand by virtue of Amon Tobin’s ISAM Live World Tour, which will soon return to America following sensational outings in Europe and Australia. Also worth noting, the studio’s team behind its epic ISAM Live visuals has also created stunning cross-media projects for HP, Dodge and Scion that are “wowing” viewers and awards show judges worldwide; high-end broadcast animation, CG and visual effects for leading brands and advertising agencies; and the one-of-a-kind Disney Cruise Line attraction that earned this year’s THEA Outstanding Achievement Award. Across its workflows, Leviathan makes deep use of the Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite, as discussed in-depth by Daly and other key staff members in Autodesk’s Video Profile. rnrn"In a world that is constantly trying to make you something else, receiving praise for being yourself is a great accomplishment," began Jason White. "We really appreciate all the interest and support from the wizards at Autodesk who are doing so much to help us continue getting better and better at visually conjuring our magic."rnrnrnrnSeptember 20-23, Leviathan will join Studio Gang Architects in launching an unprecedented interior environment design for EXPO CHICAGO, the international exposition of contemporary/modern art and design debuting at Navy Pier. For its contributions, Leviathan will create an interactive installation incorporating motion-sensing technology to artfully depict the movement of EXPO CHICAGO visitors. More information on the event is available at www.expochicago.com.rnrnFor further information on Leviathan, please visit www.lvthn.com.rnrnAbout LeviathanrnLeviathan is a design-focused production studio specializing in creating large-scale visual experiences across all media. Champions of breakthrough design and branding, Leviathan’s leaders draw from experiences earned inside leading digital agencies, production companies, VFX and motion studios. Also leveraging the talents of extraordinary designers, technologists, developers and producers, the studio develops and delivers cutting edge content that maximizes the capabilities of today’s media platforms. Since launching in 2010, the studio’s collaborations with agencies, brands and leading filmmakers have rendered scores of sensational projects across all markets and industries and earned award recognition from the Association of Independent Music, Communication Arts Magazine, the AICP, The One Club, and the Themed Entertainment Association. To learn more about Leviathan, please visit www.lvthn.com, or call executive producer Chad Hutson at +1.312.878.1500.Goldcrest Post Speeds Delivery of “Severance” Season Two
The New York Times recently wrote that the just-released Season Two of Severance will “blow your mind”—and we couldn’t agree more. Created by Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller, the Apple TV+ drama is smart, spellbinding, distinctly original and packed with surprises. For those who aren’t already devoted fans, the show centers on Mark Scout (Adam Scott), leader of a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a “severance” procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. Goldcrest Post provided post services for both seasons of the show, including picture editorial support, sound editorial, ADR and sound mixing. Editorial for Season One began in 2020. Due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, Goldcrest supplied both onsite production offices and edit suites, and remote editing systems for individual editors, with everything linked to a central server. "Mixing at Goldcrest with our team has been a great experience,” says Stiller. “Bob and Jacob are in sync with our creative process and so good at what they do that the experience is always one where it's about how we can enhance the creative vision, with a baseline of knowing everyone is totally committed to making something as good as it can be." Diana Dekajlo, the show’s co-producer, says that the arrangement worked so well, they chose to continue the hybrid approach for Season Two. “We’re a remote friendly show,” she explains. “Whether we’re at Goldcrest, our studio in the Bronx or at home, our workflow is seamless. I conduct remote daily meetings with my immediate staff, and weekly meetings with editorial and VFX, and we talk to each other as if we were just down the hall. It makes for great staff... Read More