What’s in the work?
A script or shot-level breakdown of potential VFX work, grouped into a usable scope.
- Shot and sequence identification
- Effect categories and complexity notes
- Creative and editorial dependencies
VFX BREAKDOWNS / MARCUS LEVERE
Know the scope.
Before you
commit.
Turn your script or shot list into a clearer VFX plan. I review the work, budget assumptions and production risks through a VFX supervision lens.
Scope a review ↗Planning meets production ↓For producers, production companies & creative teams
Creative intent, understood.Assumptions, made visible.Decisions, better informed.
01 / THE REVIEW
Make the invisible
part of the plan.
VFX decisions start long before a vendor bid. Get a practical picture of the work, the variables and the questions worth answering first.
What drives the cost?
A planning estimate with the assumptions behind it, so the numbers have context.
- Budget ranges for the agreed scope
- Key cost drivers and exclusions
- Options and tradeoffs to discuss
What needs a decision?
A focused assessment of unresolved details that could affect scope, cost or delivery.
- Production and post dependencies
- Open questions and priority risks
- Recommendations for next steps
FROM PLANNING TO PRODUCTION
Behind every line item,
a production decision.
Good estimates connect creative intent with the practical needs of the shoot. I bring on-set experience to the questions about capture, coverage and post-production that shape your VFX scope.
02 / THE PROCESS
A clear path
from first read to review.
Start with where the project is today. The review is scoped around the material available and the decisions you need to make.
Align on the brief
Discuss your project stage, available materials and planning questions. Agree the review scope, fee and timing.
Break down the work
I review the agreed materials through a VFX supervision lens, surfacing likely work and missing information.
Review the decisions
Walk through the breakdown, budget assumptions and risks. Leave with priorities for your next production conversation.
SUPERVISION-LED THINKING
The creative ambition.
The practical implications.
In the same conversation.
I bring VFX supervision expertise to early planning: connecting what the story needs with what production and post need to know.
MARCUS LEVERE / VFX REVIEW03 / GOOD QUESTIONS
Before we begin.
How early can a review help?
A review can start with a script, a developing shot list or an existing cut. The detail of the assessment depends on the material available; unknowns are identified explicitly.
Is this a vendor bid?
No. This is an independent planning assessment. Vendor bids depend on final scope, specifications, schedule and commercial terms. The review helps you prepare a clearer brief for those conversations.
What will the review cost, and how long will it take?
Fees and timing are agreed after the project scope and available materials are understood. The review is tailored to the project rather than a fixed package.
How should I share confidential materials?
Start with a non-confidential overview. Any confidentiality terms and a suitable transfer method should be agreed before scripts, footage or other sensitive material are shared. This page does not accept uploads.
LET’S FRAME THE WORK
What are you
planning?
A feature, an episodic project, a commercial or something harder to put in a box. Start with the decisions you need help making.
Email Marcusml@vfx2.com
Prepare a brief first
The optional form prepares a brief on your device. Nothing is sent or uploaded. Download it and use the email link when you are ready to get in touch.