Visual Effects Case Study: Sci-Fi Horror Short “Nova”

Dr. Nova Thorpe is consumed by an alien parasite in “Nova.” Move the slider to toggle between before and after.

Project Type

Short Film

Production Company

Third Law Productions

Director

David McAbee

Dr. Nova Thorpe has but a few minutes before the inevitable. But before then she must warn everyone that the experiment went horribly wrong. (IMDb)

Foxtrot X-Ray did all the VFX in this award-winning short film “Nova” - including the futuristic HUD on Dr. Thorpe's helmet, stitching together multiple takes to create the appearance of a seamless long take, and all the digital makeup effects (enhancing the already amazing work of the practical makeup FX artists).

Watch the complete short film here: