Nocturnal FX
- Open roles
- 0
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 1-10
- Offices
- 1
About Nocturnal FX
Nocturnal FX is a boutique visual effects, animation and post-production studio based in Los Angeles. Established in 2014 by filmmaker, editor and visual effects artist JR Strickland, it works across music videos, films, commercial advertising, broadcast television and streaming productions. Its capabilities span individual effects shots, animated sequences and broader post-production assignments involving editorial, color, sound and finishing.
The studio combines photorealistic and stylized compositing with computer-generated imagery. Its work includes green-screen keying, CG integration, digital environments, set extensions, screen replacements and digital doubles. Effects simulation covers fire, water, smoke and atmospheric particles, while cleanup and beauty retouching support the final polish of live-action footage. Environment work has included digital reconstructions such as the Staples Center.
From development to finishing
Nocturnal FX supports creative development through technical previsualization, look development and on-set visual effects supervision. These services connect early visual planning with production and subsequent effects work. Its animation and design capabilities include 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, cinematic titles, broadcast packages, social motion design and animated interfaces.
The studio also offers editing, color grading, sound design and master finishing. This breadth allows its contributions to extend beyond visual effects into the overall presentation of a completed production. The specific combination varies by project: some assignments focus on compositing or animation, while others include editorial and finishing responsibilities.
Music videos and evolving capabilities
Music videos form a substantial part of the studio's documented portfolio, alongside film and advertising work. Its contributions encompass effects, animation, editing and color, reflecting a practice that combines technical shot construction with broader post-production craft.
The company now presents its primary website under the Nocturnal Operations name while continuing to identify its visual effects work as Nocturnal FX. Its current offering combines established compositing and finishing services with AI-assisted creative development, including concept exploration and iterative previsualization.
More about Nocturnal FX
Leadership and team
- JR Strickland is listed as CEO, VFX supervisor and artist.
- The published team also includes Kawika Banis as VFX supervisor and artist, and Shannon C. Griffin as editor.
Operating approach
The company describes its boutique model as giving clients direct collaboration with senior artists without administrative layers. Its core team is supported by contract artists.
Background and recognition
Before establishing the studio, Strickland worked at Riveting Entertainment, progressing from assistant editor to editor and VFX supervisor. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2008 and was included in the college's 2024 “24 Alums for '24” recognition.
Notable credits
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Where Nocturnal FX is based
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles office
HeadquartersPrimary production facility and overall headquarters, directing visual effects, compositing, editorial and creative design operations.
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