Visual Effects Case Study: Vendetta (with Bruce Willis)

When his daughter is brutally murdered and legal justice looks unlikely, William Duncan takes the law into his own hands, setting out on a quest for retribution. After killing the street thug who was directly responsible for her death, he finds himself in the middle of a war with the thug's brother, Rory Fetter, and his gang, who are equally hell-bent on getting even for their fallen member. What ensues is a tense back-and-forth game of one man's thirst for vengeance over another's. William comes to find that the quest for revenge always has the same ending. (IMDb)

Foxtrot X-Ray provided over 170 VFX shots for the Bruce Willis-starring action film Vendetta. VFX was used in the many gunfights throughout the movie. Muzzle flashes, shell casings, smoke, bullet impacts, spark hits, and bleeding wounds were all achieved with VFX. Foxtrot X-Ray also used VFX to replace a mural that appears many times throughout the film. Some of these shots required an advanced level of camera tracking and 3D projection. VFX was even used in one shot to digitally rebuild the tip of a screwdriver. This was done by 3D matchmoving the object, and modeling a new screwdriver tip which could be added with compositing. Additional shots included paint, cleanup, logo removal, and screen comps.

Using VFX to create gunfire is an effective way to maintain safety during production. To learn more about firearms safety on film sets, listen to Paul DeNigris discuss firearms and VFX with multiple filmmakers on the VFX for Indies podcast.

Other projects featuring similar effects by Foxtrot X-Ray include Archenemy, Dead Man’s Hand, and Cruel Hearts.

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