Time Bandits

As the main VFX partner for Time Bandits, DNEG delivered over 1000 shots across 42 sequences, spanning all 10 episodes of the comedy adventure series.

Our VFX team’s primary role on the show was tackling the intricate design and creation of a myriad of environments, from the historic settings of the Mayan village and Arctic Neanderthal settlements, to the enchanting landscapes of the Sky Citadel and the Fortress of Darkness. Each environment required a meticulous approach to detail, and needed to have its own look in order to differentiate the feel of each of the locations that the bandits land in during their journey through time.

Our team also delivered several complex CG characters and FX enhancements for key moments in the story including the Supreme Being - a giant, floating statue of three talking faces which emit light and smoke, Kevin’s magical bedroom transformation and adventurous slide through the kaleidoscope corridor, and Pure Evil’s dark yet beautiful magical effects, including the golden diorama orb.

In addition to DNEG’s VFX work, DNEG 360, a division of DNEG launched in partnership with Dimension Studio, delivered virtual production services for the series. 

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Time Bandits | VFX Breakdown

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Miniatures, animatronics and even oil paintings were part of the effects of ‘Time Bandits’

Time Bandits: Jelmer Boskma – VFX Supervisor – DNEG

Q&A with DNEG on the environment work in Time Bandits

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