The Agency Season 2 main character Martian

The Agency Season 2

For Season 2 of The Agency, our London team, led by Owen Braekke-Carroll and Niki Ryan, delivered seamless VFX to powerfully amplify suspense and reinforce the authenticity of the on-screen action.

The Agency VFX breakdown Framestore. Gunfire effects still

Our work focused on delivering invisible VFX that kept audiences fully immersed in the complex spy drama. Designed to go unnoticed, the effects subtly elevated moments of tension, enhancing elements like gunfire and wounds while flawlessly grounding the story. Other work included screen compositing alongside tactical enhancements, such as the addition of muzzle flashes, blood, smoke, squibs, and explosions. The extensive environmental work involved DMP set extensions, sign replacements, and rigorous cleanup of sets and cameras.

The Agency Season 2 VFX blood and gunfire still
The Agency Season 2 VFX blood and gunfire still
The Agency Season 2 VFX environment still

Beyond the bulk cleanup, the team tackled several unique technical challenges. For the first time on this project, we utilized ML/AI crowd generation for select shots. This innovative approach allowed our artists to populate scenes with moving people that perfectly matched the style and dress of the filmed crowd elements.

The Agency Season 2 VFX still
The Agency Season 2 crowd VFX

Additionally, a demanding long stitch shot combined ten different plates. This intricate sequence required the seamless integration of a CG knife and a CG truck crash, layered with practical and digital effects to dramatically elevate the scene.

VFX Supervisor
VFX Supervisor
Niki Ryan
VFX Producer
Lucy Hare, Micky Robinson
VFX Co-ordinator
Danielle Temple
CG Supervisor
Ed Mykolaitis, Jo Amery
Colourist
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