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Lucid SFX Development is a Louisiana based digital production company at the forefront of the visual effects industry. The digital format allows for a common mode of production and distribution for movies, commercials and music videos. However, the most exciting concept involving this technology is the spectrum of new opportunities it holds for human interaction and communication. The ability to simulate effects and sets to a point of realism that really draws in an audience to a full rich experience.Innovation of technological hardware and software, and artistic expression are intinsic to LSD whatever the medium being wokred in at the time. Having a strong research and development department that can supply the digital artists with a plethera of referrence materials enhances the creativity of our dedicated team of artists. Each project takes on a life of its own and grows with its own unique flare of personality as the team at LSD breaths a soul into it making the project feature ready and jaw dropping. With a combination of knowledge and richness of content, LSD pushes the limits to illuminate ideas and inspire images for the ever-changing world of entertainment.
Forms of digital work accomplished by LSD include but are not limited to:
3D Pre-Visualization
Digital Set Extension
3D Models and Animation
3D Particle Effects
3D Environments
3D Crowd/Herd/Swarm Simulation
PhotoRealistic 3D Textures on Models
StoryBoards and Animatics
3d Crime Scene Re-Enactment
High End Compositing
Motion Graphics
Title Design

The Consortium of Genius: "Drumbot" (2008)
- Directed by Lewis D'Aubin
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. LSD was provide with an olderversion of the robot as a cell animation. Joseph worked with Lewis D'Aubin to come up with a moremodern concept of the animation. Brandon Dunaway took the cell animation with the new concepts andbuilt a 3D representation of "Drumbot." Once the look was complete, the character was rigged and setfor animation. Specific animation loops are being set to react to midi controllers that the band willbe able to interract with on the fly, creating the illusion of artificial life on stage. The animationwill be rear projected on a specially designed tube for the accouchement of "Drumbot."
Middle Eastern Film Festival Animation (2008)
- Directed by Rene Broussard
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. As Visual Effects Supervisor,Joseph Vance worked with Director Rene Broussard from concept to completion. Original storyboardconcepts were done by Joseph and then put into an animatic. Brandon Dunaway then built the CG tankmodel, video camera and Superdome. Joseph developed the CG environment based on Nesrin's researchphotography of Palestine and New Orleans. The piece is still in production and will be shot in early December.
The Blur of Things (2007)
- Directed By Jared
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. As Visual Effects Supervisor,Joseph Vance worked with Director Jared on developing the visual effects for this piece. Onetwenty-five second shot included a compression of time allowing for an actresses movement to be sped upand then blurred. While this character was blurred a simulated age progression turned an actor fromtwenty years old to being in his sixties. Joseph also worked in setting up the HDR photography used todevelop the shot. Brandon Dunaway developed CG hair to adjust for hair loss during the aging process.Brandon also developed the morphing technique used to create the illusion of aging.
FEAR - Film Effects and Animation Revival 2007
A ground breaking festival initiated by the crew of Lucid SFX Development held in the city of NewOrleans. This convention style festival brought the worlds of visual effects, animation, prostheticsand sound design into one grouping. Highlights included workshops by Side Effects Software,demonstrations by artists from Blue Sky, demonstrations by prosthetics artist Joe Castro, Workshopsform Brandon Dunaway (LSD), Joseph Vance (LSD), sound workshops by Mark Wick, and films by local andnational artist.
The Origin of Life on Earth: An African Creation Myth (2007)
- ( A Four Dimensional Presentation)
- Director Dollie Rivas
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. As Visual Effects Supervisor,Joseph Vance worked with Director Dollie Rivas from pre-production all the way through premiere of theshow. The show included live visual performance artists interacting with video, as well as the livemusic score. The one hour and ten minute production involved concept, storyboard, HD camera shooting,HDR Lighting, particle development, CG waterfalls, a CG forest, morphing, compositing, andenvironmental cg, motion graphics. The CG Lead for this production was Brandon Dunaway, who along withdevelopment of a good portion of the CG, was responsible for camera work as well as, training of ourintern Rachel Guest. Nesrin Comez-Vance controlled the Research and Development progress. She developedthe HDR images used to map textures and set tracking positions during shooting for later use in CGdevelopment. Particle effects were done by Joseph Vance to simulate a waterfall and flowing sand.Brandon Dunaway did character development of a bird as well as the rigging and animation. The overallproduction took six months and is a re-occurring play all-over southern United States.
Cannibal Zombie Torture (2007)
- Co-Directed by Danny Jouet and Joseph Vance
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. A combined short of visualeffects and practical effects that the team of Lucid SFX Development pushed their creative forces. AsVisual Effects Supervisor, Joseph Vance insured all of the particulars for the shots, working withDanny on development of the character masks and the problems that would have to be digitally enhanced.Todd Schmidt aided Danny in application of prosthetics while Nesrin Comez-Vance took reference picturesof the application. Brandon Dunaway set up the on set Lighting and did the HD Camera work. Joseph builtthe CG environment and developed the particle simulations for the fog. Nesrin did the compositing workand added the noise to give it a feel of a 1970's movie. Sound mix down was by Joseph to add eeriness.Then all final looks were compiled by Brandon.
My Mom's New Boyfriend (Due Out 2008)
aka "Homeland Security" - USA (working title)
- Director George Gallo
(Uncredited) Lucid SFX Development worked as a subsidiary of Louisiana Media Services. As VisualEffects Supervisor for Lucid SFX Development, Joseph Vance developed the look of two fifteen secondsequences involving CG lasers with a tracked 360 degree pan. Brandon Dunaway worked as the CG Lead forthe team developing the geometry and working with the tracking. Nesrin Comez-Vance and Todd Schmidtworked doing the roto-scope shapes and tracking.
Blonde Ambition (2007)
- Director Scott Marshall
(Uncredited) Lucid SFX Development worked as a subsidiary of Louisiana Media Services. As VisualEffects Supervisor for Lucid SFX Development, Joseph Vance developed the look for a rig-removal andtime displacement scene involving a scooter and a practical explosion. Brandon Dunaway worked along sideof Joseph in accomplishing the effect.
Deal N' Doug's Commercial (2007)
Commercial production scripted by Schollnick Advertising. Lucid SFX Development worked shooting thefilm in HD.
Don Dakote Kia Commercial (2007)
Commercial production scripted by Schollnick Advertising. Lucid SFX Development worked shooting thefilm in HD.
The Sex Between Us (2007)
- Independent Film by David White
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Brandon Dunaway worked as atechnical director doing color corrections for this movie. Day to night lighting was accomplished aswell as color-matching from scene to scene.
Dr Maad Promo (2007)
- Director Russell Elliot
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Brandon Dunaway worked asVisual Effects Supervisor, developing the look and feel of the promo. Brandon worked with prostheticsartist Russell Elliot during the filming of the promo. He constructed the lighting set and the settingsfor the green screen.Brandon then took the footage and developed a CG environment in which to place Dr.Maad. A spaceship was created using HDR lighting and animated along with some 2D motion graphics. Theentire project was accomplished by Brandon Dunaway.
Vagina Monologues (2007)
- Director Dollie Rivas
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as subsidiary for this production. Joseph Vance created 2Dmotion graphics and authored DVDs for this interactive production. Poets and visual performance artistsacted out scenes in front of projected ambient effects.
Ashe Cultural Arts Center Promo (2007)
-Director Jerald White
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Working with Director JeraldWhite, Joseph Vance storyboarded the storyline and developed the feel for the promo. Joseph then workedas art director during the shooting of the raw footage. Once all scenes were captured Joseph and NesrinComez-Vance edited the promo to its working state. Joseph then developed the narrative with JeraldWhite and did a sound recording of the voice actor. Joseph and Brandon Dunaway then did the soundmix-down and final edits.
Zombie Versus Mardi Gras (2007)
- Director Will Frank
(Uncredited) Lucid SFX Development worked developing storyboards and animatics for this production. Asthe pre-vis stage was starting up, the film lost funding and was later scrapped.
Zombie Jesus (2007)
- Director Will Frank
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked developing storyboards and animatics for this production.Joseph worked as Visual Effects Supervisor and put together the look of the digital mattes. NesrinComez-Vance took HDR images of Middle Eastern deserts to develop the look for the digital environment.Brandon Dunaway then used the HDR imagery to create a lifelike environment for the film. Joseph workedclosely with prosthetics artist Danny Jouet in developing the look of "Zombie Jesus." After applicationof prosthetics, digital enhancements were used to complete the look. Todd Schmidt then worked in theediting process and added motion graphic shadows and title sequences.
The MTF Show (2007)
- Director Alan Wooley
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Working with Director AlanWooley, the team from Lucid SFX Development lit, shot and edited this talk show. Post-productioneffects included composites of green screen footage over digital mattes created by Brandon Dunaway.Joseph Vance added motion graphics and title designs.
Here on the Bayou: Trailer (2007)
- Director Joseph Vance
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Working with Director AlanWooley, the team from Lucid SFX Development developed particle based explosions and fog that were thencomposited into the movie. Joseph Vance created the particle simulations and procedural textures usedto create the illusions of fog and smoke. Brandon Dunaway composited and used CG lighting to blend inthe effects work. Joseph then added in sound effects to the project. As the movie was being edited,Joseph cut this trailer together.
Here on the Bayou (2007)
- Director Alan Wooley
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Working with Director AlanWooley, the team from Lucid SFX Development developed particle based explosions and fog that were thencomposited into the movie. Joseph Vance created the particle simulations and procedural textures usedto create the illusions of fog and smoke. Brandon Dunaway composited and used CG lighting to blend inthe effects work. Joseph then added in sound effects to finish the project.
Triple RRR: Trailer (2007)
- Director Joseph Vance
(Credited)Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Working with Director AlanWooley, the team from Lucid SFX Development color corrected the entire film and re-editted the lengthand content. Joseph then took the film and made a two minute cut trailer.
Triple RRR (2007)
- Director Alan Wooley
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Working with Director AlanWooley, the team from Lucid SFX Development color corrected the entire film and re-editted the length and content.
Pearl Jam Collection (2007)
- Ashe Cultural Arts Center
Lucid SFX Development designed a dynamic interactive DVD involving 11 film groups doing Pearl Jam videos.
Pearl Jam Music Video "Gone" (2007)
- Director Shanalyna Palmer ( House of Lourdes )
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Initially working on thestoryboard and then the on set Art Director, Joseph Vance took on this project as Visual EffectsSupervisor. Nesrin Comez-Vance worked on set as a lighter and photo referrence for tracking. BrandonDunaway pulled all blue screen mattes while Joseph accomplished the compositing and editing.
Mafia Ties (2007)
- Director Alan Wooley
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. HD camera shooting and setlighting started out this project for LSD. Brandon then did some minor color correction for the multiple camera shots.
MRGO Documentary (2007)
- Directed by Kevin Mcaffrey (e-Prime Productions)
(Uncredited) Lucid SFX Development worked in the developing stages of this documentary, doing 3Dpre-visual work for digital cartography of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet. Pre-vis included ahurricane and flooding system both built with particle simulations as well as an interactive 3D map.
Telephone Book (2006)
- Director Alan Wooley
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Working with Director AlanWooley, the team from Lucid SFX Development color corrected the entire film and re-editted the length and content.
Don Dakote Kia Commercial (2006)
Commercial production scripted by Schollnick Advertising. Lucid SFX Development worked shooting thefilm. Joseph Vance edited and included 2D motion graphics to complete the visual portion of the project. Joseph then did the sound mix-down.
Deal N' Doug's Commercial (2006)
Commercial production scripted by Schollnick Advertising. Lucid SFX Development worked with DirectorCharlie Brown who shot the commercial. Joseph Vance edited and included 2D motion graphics to completethe visual portion of the project. Joseph then did the sound mix-down.
The Plunder of New Orleans (2006)
- Independent Film by Joseph Vance and Brandon Dunaway
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Joseph Vance and BrandonDunaway developed a plot structure and working scheme of art direction to procure an antiquaited lookfor this film. Working with NOLA independent film director Christopher Brown, the team from LSD shotedited, and finished all post-production for the film. Particle systems were built by Joseph tosimulate musket rifle and pistol muzzle blasts. A CG village was built by Brandon Dunaway to add anlook of old New Orleans. Nesrin Comez-Vance developed the look using HDR imaging to assist with thebuilding of textures. Nesrin also worked with the cast, helping out with costuming and behind thescenes photography. Kali Vance worked with on-set lighting and still photography. Russell Elliot workedas a camera man and lighting assistant. After shooting, the entire team worked on the effectsdevelopment, then the antiquation of the film was completed by Brandon Dunaway.
Reality Bedding (2006)
- Infomercial
Lucid SFX Development worked as subsidiary for this production. Joseph Vance added motion graphics and titling sequences to the project.
Soapy Duck (2006)
- Web Animations
Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Joseph Vance developed 2D motion graphics for web use in advertising.
Schollnick Advertising (2006 - 2007)
- Graphic Design and Web Development
Web Work
Don Dakote Kia Site
French Riviera Site
Deal N' Doug's Site
Rude Neighbor Site
Fine Dining Showcase Site
Graphic Design Work
Don Dakote print ads
French Riviera print ads
Tile Mart USA print ads
Deal N' Doug's print ads
Pizza Hut print ads
American Booksellers Association Katrina Documentary (2006)
- Directed by Kevin Mcaffrey (e-Prime Productions)
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development work as primary editing team and post-production sound design. JosephVance accomplished all aspects of editing and worked with Kevin on the sound mix down.
Tortured Visions (2006)
- Independent Film by Joseph Vance
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Joseph Vance developed theentire production. From base script to final renders Joseph was primary throughout. Brandon Dunawayhelped with camera work and then compositing. The movie involved an entire CG environment, particlesmoke, CG props, CG transitional movement, 2D motion graphics, sound design, compositing, green screen matting, HDR Lighting, casting and editing.
Torn Curiosity (2005)
- Independent Film by Joseph Vance
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production. Particle simulations of smokeand blood decorate this piece that Joseph developed. He also employed CG lighting and transitionalmoves to ad life to the project. Brandon Dunaway worked with Joseph doing the compositing and rotoscopes. Joseph then added his sound design.
The Blood Brothers (2005)
- Independent Film by Brandon Dunaway
(Credited) Lucid SFX Development worked as primary for this production.Brandon Dunaway was responsiblefor all aspects of this production from storyboard to completion. CG environments were added in withgreen screen elements. Spaceships were created and animated to add life to the digital mattebackground. Motion graphic lightsabers developed by Brandon using 2D animation. He also worked on developing the sound design for the film.
Crew Members
Art Director/ Visual Effects Supervisor
Oversees production of all aspects of a visual effects project undertaken by LSD. Provides creative input to the designing artists striving towards the optimum look and feel for the project at hand.Conducts "dailies" to review the daily work of the individual artists matched with the work of the other artists to ensure a continuous and even flow of work that is streamlined and efficient.
Research and Development
Provides all raw material needed to create and complete any given project. Photographs of real objects, period photographs found and recreated, storyboards, texture development and background information is the daily work of this department. Once all information is gathered in research and development, it is passed to the Art Director who works with the Producer/Director of the project to decide on the look and feel of the project and the chosen pieces are handed back to the research and development team that then work with the artists to create the piece.
Artists
Visual Effects Lead
Creates the main look of the project. He is responsible for the main creation of all environments and main models to be used in a project. Textures are taken from the Research and Development department and shaders for the 3d models are wrtitten in code for the 3d software. Models are generated, and textured with appropriate shaders, lit properly and composited into the scene, reflections and shadows added as part offinal composite.
Particles Lead
Creates all particle effects used in project. Particles are developed to give a project atmosphere. A model created by the VSFX Lead can be attached to a particle simulation to simulate a herd or crowd scene. Particle water or blood used in a shot ads to the realistic look that someone could before only do in dreams or with the painful use of stunt actors. Fire, smoke, muzzle flares, lightning, fairie dust, tears are all part of the particle artists world. Our particle artist also works as part of the digital lighting and texture team with VSFX Lead. Mainly developing shaders from the textures that the Research and Development have provided.
Compositer/Render Wrangler
Composites all VSFX into live-action scene. Responsible for pulling off all blue and green screen mattes, color correction for scene continuity, and all motion graphics. Also responsible for overseeing the renderfarm and insuring there are no hang-ups or glitches with the 3D renders.