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Uonderbois — VFX
Client
  • Disney
Units
Year2024
Frame by Frame

A realistic and captivating CG crocodile, along with advanced visual effects enriches the storytelling and captures the essence of the Disney world

Uonderbois

by Andrea De Sica and Giorgio Romano
2024
A group of five twelve-year-olds, reminiscent of The Goonies and united by the vivid imagination of kids growing up on the streets of Naples, firmly believe in the existence of their myth, Uonderboi—a blend of the legendary Munaciello and a modern Robin Hood. Together, they venture into underground Naples, uncovering that every tale holds a grain of truth. The key is finding that delicate balance between reality and magic that has defined the spirit of Naples for millennia.

The production spanned over a year, with a key challenge: creating a giant CG crocodile that was both realistic and suitable for a Disney audience. Our goal was to achieve a design that was both believable and visually engaging. We worked with absolute precision on the texture and movements, striking a balance between authenticity and visual appeal.

From on-set filming to final delivery, the process involved intense collaboration between the 3D and compositing departments.

Compositing
CG integration
Full CG
Set extension
Fx
Clean up
Keying
Animation

Before and After
Gallery

Advanced animation techniques and simulations were essential to ensuring fluidity and natural movement for the crocodile, elevating the final result.

The synergy between teams enabled seamless integration of visual effects and live performances, transforming the crocodile into a cohesive and engaging narrative element.

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Uonderbois – VFX breakdown

Crew

Credits

Our Team
VFX
Davide Luchetti
VFX Executive Producer
Lisa Sepp-Wilson
Head od Production
Fabio Cerrito
Head of Department
Virginia Cefaly
VFX Producer
Nicola Pentecoste
VFX Line Producer
Isabella De Blasio
VFX Coordinator
Nazzareno Palmigiani
CG Coordinator
Caitlin Frost Wilber
VFX Production Team
Mara Misino
VFX Production Team
Marco Fiorani Parenzi
VFX Supervisor
Marco Geracitano
VFX Supervisor
Paolo Lonzi
CG Supervisor
Stefano Valente
Lead Compositor
Orsola Sorrentino
VFX Editor
Silvia Tolomeo
VFX Editor Assistant
Flavio Sassu
Data I/O
Luca Bowles
Matchmover
Gaetano Polizzi
Matchmover
Alessandro Abiuso
Digital Compositor
Carlo Cafiero
Digital Compositor
Antonio Cascone
Digital Compositor
Alessio Chietera
Digital Compositor
Monica Cinquepalmi
Digital Compositor
Luigi Croce
Digital Compositor
Clemente Del Gracco
Digital Compositor
Ivano Di Natale
Digital Compositor
Valerio De Vita
Digital Compositor
Flavio De Blasio
Digital Compositor
Diego Di Paola
Digital Compositor
Francesca Falzetta Pizzi
Digital Compositor
Carlotta Ferraresi
Digital Compositor
Mattia Fede
Digital Compositor
Edoardo Fedele
Digital Compositor
Simone Fichera
Digital Compositor
Sara Gargano
Digital Compositor
Marta Gargano
Digital Compositor
Fabiana Gianfagna
Digital Compositor
Alessandro Macis
Digital Compositor
Maura Manfredi
Digital Compositor
Giulio Parati
Digital Compositor
Charlston John Pena
Digital Compositor
Emanuele Perrina
Digital Compositor
Matilde Rossi
Digital Compositor
Francesco Santoro
Digital Compositor
Andrea Schiavone
Digital Compositor
Pasquale Tomaiuolo
Digital Compositor
Stefano Valente
Digital Compositor
Davide Velli
Digital Compositor
Matteo Velli
Digital Compositor
Filippo Verna
Digital Compositor
Vanessa Zighetti
Digital Compositor
Alessandro Bandinelli
CG Artist
Margherita Cipolloni
CG Artist
Irene Ciccarelli
CG Artist
Matteo Giorni
CG Artist
Lucia Manginelli
CG Artist
Marco Panci
CG Artist
Giulio Tonini
CG Artist
Luca Simonato
CG Artist
Giulio Bartali
FX Artist
Stefano Buonamico
Animatore
Fabio Fiordalice
Pipeline TD
Mirko Di Giorgio
Pipeline Technical Assistant
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