The Prime Focus Film VFX division in North America was previously known as Frantic Films VFX.
As the exclusive previz house for 'Poseidon', Frantic generated numerous detailed sequences - but the standout was the ships's fateful ocean rollover. Frantic's extensive experience in fluid dynamics - as both a software developer and a VFX house - enabled the team to create a believable concept for the giant wave that capsizes the Poseidon. From providing early proof-of-concept shots to generating realistic details of the ship's interior and exterior during the rollover, Frantic set the tone for the film's most memorable sequences.
Credits.
Project: Poseidon
Film Company: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Cast: Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, Jacinda Barrett
Prime Focus.
Pre-Viz Supervisor: Chad Wiebe
Pre-viz VFX Producer: Mark Halsall
Pre-viz Producer: Robert Schajer