In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.
As the lead vendor on Neill Blomkamp’s third film, Image Engine handled over 1000 shots – and close to 70 minutes of screen time – bringing the police automaton Chappie and its rival Moose to life.
Learn more about what we worked on and how we created it by reading our case study.
PRODUCTION VFX SUPERVISOR
Dione Wood
IMAGE ENGINE VFX SUPERVISOR
Chris Harvey
IMAGE ENGINE VFX PRODUCER
Geoff Anderson
2016 VES Award Nomination, Outstanding Animated Performance in a Photoreal Feature for Chappie
