Rocket Science VFX

Rocket Science VFX is an independent Canadian visual effects studio based in Toronto, specializing in premium episodic television, streaming productions and feature films. Founded in 2003 by Tom Turnbull and Anthony Paterson, the studio combines experienced on-set supervision with specialized digital artists. Its work spans invisible effects, extensive digital environments, photoreal creatures and complex biological and makeup augmentation.

The studio supports productions from early visual development through final compositing. Pre-production services include concept art and visual effects planning, followed by on-set supervision, camera tracking, matchmoving and full-pipeline asset creation. Its artists build and animate characters, creatures, spacecraft and architectural environments, alongside digital matte paintings and set extensions. Simulation work covers crowds, water, fire, explosions and destruction, while digital body doubles and stunt augmentation support action sequences. The company also provides multi-vendor supervision to maintain a consistent look across effects delivered by different teams.

Work across television and film

Rocket Science VFX contributed to all six seasons of The Expanse, with modeling, texturing and animation work on spacecraft and structures including the Rocinante and Tycho Station. For Wednesday, its work includes character effects for Thing and Houdini-based crow simulations. Other episodic credits include The Boys, Gen V, Halo, Hannibal, Killjoys, The Umbrella Academy and The Fall of the House of Usher.

Its feature-film portfolio includes David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future, White Noise, Greta, Murder Mystery 2, Pompeii and several Resident Evil productions. These projects reflect a practice that accommodates both highly visible digital imagery and effects designed to blend into photographed scenes.

The company’s boutique production model pairs veteran creative supervision with an adaptable in-house team. Alongside individual sequences and asset work, it offers script-to-screen oversight for productions requiring coordination across editorial, on-set photography and multiple effects vendors. Its markets include international television co-productions as well as theatrical and streaming features.