Speedshape

Speedshape operates as a specialized creative studio focusing on computer-generated imagery (CGI), visual effects (VFX), and post-production services.

Established by co-founders Tom Stone and Oivind Magnussen, the firm identified the growing potential of 3D technology as early as 2008. This foresight led to a significant three-year period of restructuring and technological investment across their studio locations in Detroit and Los Angeles. During this time, they developed a proprietary, filmmaker-centric process for converting 2D media into stereoscopic 3D, positioning the company for future projects in the immersive content space. A major milestone was the launch of their dedicated 3D film division, which was entrusted by The Weinstein Company and director Robert Rodriguez to handle the entire 2D-to-3D conversion for the feature film "Spy Kids: All The Time In The World".

The company's business model is service-based, providing high-end visual content for the advertising and film industries. Speedshape collaborates with advertising agencies and major brands to create compelling visuals for campaigns, such as their work on the annual Hess Toy Campaign, where they developed VFX to bring the toys to life on screen. The firm's revenue is generated by undertaking these creative projects, which range from concept artistry and 3D modeling to final compositing and finishing for various media, including commercials and interactive platforms.

Speedshape serves clients that require sophisticated visual storytelling to market their products or enhance cinematic experiences. Their services cater to a market that values high-fidelity digital assets and seamless visual effects to engage audiences. The company manages the entire VFX pipeline, from initial concepts and matte painting to 3D artistry and 2D compositing, to deliver on a client's specific vision.

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