opportunity to convert The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader came in June 2010, when producers were looking for a facility that could manage such an extensive project in the challenging timeframe. With its integrated worldwide studios and global digital pipeline at the heart of the project, Prime Focus was able to convert a staggering 1500 shots into S3D for the 115-minute movie. Normally for a project of this magnitude, the studio would split up conversion shots between a number of vendors, but with artists working across its facilities in London, Los Angeles and Mumbai, Prime Focus was able to take ownership of the 3D conversion.

It was this global team mobilization, which ensured the high quality delivery of the project on time. Sean Santiago, Vice President,team of filmmakers: render the best stereo material from single-camera photography possible. Thanks to Prime Focus’ tireless effort, that goal was achieved.”

One of the main challenges Prime Focus faced working on such a large and vfx-heavy project was dealing with the huge number of assets produced by the multiple vfx facilities working on the film. By producing a ‘vendor package’ book, detailing exactly how vfx material should be delivered for successful conversion, and by leveraging the good relationships Prime Focus holds with the various vfx vendors on the project, the company was able to effectively process and manage over 10,000 delivered assets to produce the 1500 S3D conversion shots.

Matthew Bristowe, senior producer at Prime Focus, praised the talent of the team of artists and stereographers for their work