Fbfx

FBFX is a world-leading maker of special FX costume and props for film and TV. Established in 1993, our workshop offers skilled craftsmanship alongside cutting-edge 3D design and manufacture, photogrammetry and CNC for an unrivalled ‘concept to completion’ service. Specialists in spacesuits, superheroes, sci-fi and armour, we’ve created iconic costumes for blockbusters including Gladiator, Star Wars, Prometheus, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Martian and Dune. Recent projects include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Halo, Sandman and Andor. FBFX Digital, established in 2011, is our scanning and creative digital department. FBFX’s photogrammetry scanning rigs capture highest quality raw scans for the creation of premium assets used in VFX and Realtime production, either in-house or by our clients across multiple creative industries. Our London workshop, close to Heathrow Airport, central London, Shepperton, Pinewood, Leavesden and Shinfield Studios, is conveniently located for VIP scanning and fittings. Facilities: • Fully equipped 20,000 sq ft workshop • 3D modelling • 3D printing 7-axis CNC robot • Three-dimensional fabric printing • Specialist electronics • Concept illustration and design • VIP scanning and fitting • Full-body photogrammetry rig • High resolution 3D head and facial expression capture • Photogrammetry robot • 3D asset scanning • VFX and Realtime asset creation • Digital clothing creation and simulation • Human and animal digital doubles • Rigging for animation • PBR material and texture scanner • Technical soft costume studio • Sewing lab specialising in stretch, military and high-performance stunt costume • Ultrasonic sewing machines and bonded garment production for sew-free construction • Laser cutting