Rockin VFX Studio presents its 2025 Demo Reel – the result of a year rich in learning, growth, and creative exploration.
This past year has challenged us to refine our process, expand our capabilities, and deepen our understanding of what makes visual storytelling truly impactful. Through new tools, new collaborations, and constant iteration, we’ve pushed our work—and our vision—further.
Thank you to our team, clients, and partners who made this evolution possible. Your trust and input continue to shape who we are.
Take a look at where we are now—and where we’re headed.
Been waiting to share this VFX breakdown of my favorite project 📦
When I had the idea of this crazy shot of Kurtis on a mountain-graveyard of broken guitars about to get flooded by a giant tsunami during a thunderstorm, all in one drone take, I immediately called @damienfx to ask him if I was nuts.
47 versions later, a lot of work and dedication later, @rockinvfx.studio brought this madness to life.
I am beyond proud of this incredible adventure with people I can call friends. Thank you to master DP @samuelesselinckx (doing the doggo voice in slide 15) @saintlwanga who filmed these incredible BTS, @brendononeal as the smooth (drone) operator, and @eudesquittelier who give this crazy look. Thank you to @sdrnsdrn and @paragorika for the help on the mad skies.
Reminder of why I do this job 🤝
A year ago we created VFX to transition between shots for this Vikos commercial. Finally it is here now for us to show you !
Client : Vikos
Production : Filmiki
Réalisateur : @ogkids
VFX Team :
Superviseur VFX : @damienfx
Artiste 3D : @lucaslv_cg
Artiste 2D : @sebastienfraud & @sihtaam_art
Stagiaire : @yanis.graca
Post-production : @hulk.post
Étalonnage : Florian Martiny @keepgrading
Music : @andrealo
Lorsque @kurtisrwells m’a fait écouter le morceau HOLY WATER pour la toute première fois, j’ai immédiatemment eu une vision de lui, debout sur une montagne de guitares brisées, comme un cimetière infini d’échecs.
Je voulais que cette guitare soit son chemin de croix, mais aussi ce qui lui permettrait de toucher le nirvana. En faisant des recherches, j’ai eu l’idée d’ajouter cette touche mythologique avec la vague géante, comme un déluge. Je voulais que l’on ressente la solitude, l’épuisement, la rage puis l’abandon, avant de rebondir et finalement toucher du doigt cette grâce, cet accomplissement comme une explosion.
C’est la parfaite métaphore du processus artistique et de ce qu’est la douleur.
Un immense merci aux incroyables humains que sont @samuelesselinckx et @rockinvfx.studio (47 VERSIONS), je suis honoré d’avoir mené à bout cette folle idée avec vous imaginée il y a un an tout pile.
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Director | @_guillaumedurand
Production Company | @pitch.production
Director of Photography | @samuelesselinckx
Drone Operator | @brendononeal
Post-Production Company | @rockinvfx.studio
3D & Houdini artist | @damienfx
Additional Sky Replacement | @paragorika@sdrnsdrn
Editor | @_guillaumedurand
Colorist | @eudequittelier
Special thanks to @saintlwanga@celestinsoum
VFX Infinite trucking shot in black void and cleaning for @giveon
GIVĒON – TWENTIES
Director - @lorisrussier
Production Company - @lotumn_
Executive Producer / Producer - @autumnmaschi
Executive Producer - @lorisrussier
Director Of Photography - @edlegrelle
Creative Director: @riko_akme
Giveon Stylist - @yashuasimmons
Management - @eeekksss , Simon Gebrelul
Epic Head of Video Production - @gstarsz
Starring - @ayomideadeduro
Production Designer - @kendrabell
Production Manager - @kailusk
Production Coordinator: Hatuey Rodriguez
Photographer - @michellehelenajanssen
1st AD - @dbenfilms
1ST AC - @hannahannahlee
2ND AC - @m.mckaytodd
DIT - @Pete_aguirre_
Camera Operator - @steadi.g
Gaffer: Sebastian Nuta
Electric - mikeyproa Lincoln Webb
BBE - @jacksonmach_
Key Grip - @whitericelife
BBG - @og_hayden
Grip - @rob_shit_
Dolly Grip: Tyrone Mayorga
Leadman: Jonathan Rodriguez
Set dressers: Moises Carranza, Richard Cano, Heather Whiteside
Groomer - @fostermakeup
VFX @forms___
Vfx artist - @_drarin@axonbody@rockinvfx.studio
Editor - @lorisrussier
Colorist - @jalob
Wardrobe Stylist: @haasrach
Wardrobe Stylist Assistant (Prep): Jules
Wardrobe Stylist Assistant (Shoot): Leah
HMU (Cast) - @makeupbykandirose
Braids: Charde Rene
Medic: Bosco Joowan Kim
Craft Services - Karla Padilla
Truck PA - David Shalkey
Key PA - Andrew Coffey
Set PA - Drew Depres, Peter Lee
Doves - Pepe
Model - Ayomide Adeduro
Band Member - Kyion Lee, Kevin Godette, Idris Ajayi, Knowledge Wiley, Davion Cameron
Dancer - Alana Gregory, Kyle Seeley
Picture Car - Nate
BTS - @trumankewley