DNEG VFX

DNEG is a global visual effects, feature animation and creative-technology studio founded in London in 1998 as Double Negative. Following its 2014 merger with Prime Focus World, the company adopted the DNEG name in 2018. It is part of the Prime Focus media and technology enterprise and works across feature films, episodic productions, animation, immersive entertainment and real-time production.

The studio’s visual-effects work spans CGI, compositing, FX simulation, matchmove, grooming, concept art and environment design. Its animation practice supports full-length CG productions from pre-production and character design through modelling, lighting and shot finaling. DNEG also develops work for themed entertainment, advertising, gaming and virtual-production applications.

Production capabilities

• Visual effects: Photorealistic imagery, creature and character simulation, stereo 3D conversion, compositing and digital environments.
• Feature animation: CG animation production, character development and final-picture delivery.
• Virtual production: DNEG 360 supports LED-volume, real-time and in-camera VFX workflows.
• Immersive and branded work: DNEG IXP creates immersive experiences, gaming-related work and brand entertainment.

DNEG’s credited work includes Inception, Interstellar, Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049, First Man, Tenet, Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two, as well as episodic productions including Chernobyl, The Last of Us, Foundation and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Its animation credits include Ron's Gone Wrong and Nimona.

The company has maintained creative relationships with filmmakers including Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve. Its international production network supports work across film, streaming television, animation and emerging creative-technology formats.