Reel FX Creative Studios Tour January 2008 Rep. Branch tours REEL FX Creative Studios, located in Deep Ellum with Arts Commissioner Cobie Russell.  The studio provides core services, such as visual effects, animation design and creative editorial.  Their work includes recent commercials for Gatorade and Nike, as well as films such as Open Season 2, and The Wild.    Chuck Piel, vice president of Business Development at REEL FX, shows Cobie Russell and Rep. Branch some of the various story boards for upcoming movies that REEL FX is helping to create.

Rep. Branch had the opportunity to view every aspect of the CG video production process.  Pictured is one of the clay maquettes that was created for an upcoming film.

Chuck Piel explains a few of the ideas that have made REEL FX successful, including their corporate culture and cutting-edge technology.