Viridian FX
- Open roles
- 0
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 11-50
- Offices
- 1
About Viridian FX
Viridian FX is an independent visual effects and post-production studio based in York, England. Its work combines high-end screen VFX with integrated finishing services for feature films, television, streaming drama and cultural-heritage projects.
The studio is particularly focused on invisible effects: photorealistic plate clean-up, digital cosmetics, crowd duplication and replacement, set extensions, digital matte painting, and CG environments. Its artists also contribute concept design, art direction, pre-visualisation, creative world-building and on-set VFX supervision.
Production capabilities
Viridian FX works across the production lifecycle, from early visual development and data acquisition through final delivery. Its capabilities include:
- 2D compositing and 3D CGI modelling
- Crowd simulation, rig removal and environmental replacement
- Virtual production, motion control and on-set supervision
- Node-based sequence workflows using Foundry Nuke Studio, NukeX and Hiero
- Machine-learning and creative-technology R&D through its internal ViridianLAB unit
ViridianLAB explores machine learning, real-time engines and spatial computing, including custom Nuke CopyCat models for work such as automated rotoscoping and keying. The company also operates Motion Post Production from its York base, adding picture conform, theatrical sound mixing, Dolby Vision colour grading, DIT support, mastering and digital-delivery services to its VFX offering.
Screen work
The studio's credits include House of the Dragon, Kaos, Heart of Stone, The Family Plan, Citadel: Diana, Passenger, The Infernal Machine, Waiting for Anya and The Knife That Killed Me. Its work ranges from large-scale television and studio productions to independent features and digitally realised heritage installations, including the recreation of St William's Shrine at York Minster.
Viridian FX grew out of the production of the 100% green-screen feature The Knife That Killed Me. Since then, it has developed a York-based permanent studio team and a production model that brings VFX, creative development, technical R&D and post-production finishing together.
More about Viridian FX
Studio origins and people
Viridian FX originated with filmmakers Kit Monkman and Thomas Mattinson during production of the 100% green-screen feature The Knife That Killed Me, working with University of York graduate talent. Ben Louden, recruited from the university's post-production and VFX master's programme, is identified as the studio's Visual Effects Supervisor and Head of Studio.
Talent development
The company maintains a civic and academic partnership with the University of York's School of Arts and Creative Technologies. It co-delivers vocational teaching modules and placement programmes, including the Viridian Pathway, intended to mentor emerging UK VFX artists.
Operating model
Rather than relying primarily on temporary freelance expansion, Viridian FX is reported to maintain a permanent core team of around 25 full-time professionals, including visual effects artists, supervisors and production staff. The report characterises this model as supporting continuity, staff retention and direct client access to senior creative talent.
Notable credits
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Where Viridian FX is based
- 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ, United KingdomYork, England, United Kingdom
Viridian FX Headquarters
HeadquartersPrimary operational base and registered office, housing VFX production, ViridianLAB and integrated post-production operations.
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