Empire Magazine Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

This was such an exciting and fun project to create. The unique concept of one image spanning two covers was ideated by the creative team at Empire Magazine. I was excited to bring their vision to fruition with creating this composite from a variety of special shoot images and still photography shot by Jaap Buitendijk as well as many VFX elements. Chris and Nick at Empire articulated clearly what they envisioned for these covers. Gil Kenan, the Sony VFX group and the Ghostcorps team gave exceptional guidance and insight on the equipment, VFX elements and the overall aesthetic and atmosphere of the composite. The Sony team, in both the UK and Culver City, facilitated the project with professional ease and enthusiasm all while managing deadlines and everything behind the scenes. Monica Van Guzman, Director of Still Photography had an integral role; she exceptionally spearheaded and managed this entire project from start to finish. In the end there were over 500 layers that were created in this double cover. I had so much with the Mini Pufts. I hope that they were little Easter eggs; the more you looked, the more you were able to find. I grew up watching and loving the original movie. It was such a thrill to work on such an epic piece for what sure is to be an amazing movie.