Visual Effects Compositing and Animation | VFX | Motion Graphics Production

For the short film “Alone” in Los Angeles, CA, Hamil Bros Studios contributed exclusively through advanced visual effects compositing, focusing on screen replacements and HUD (Heads-Up Display) designs. Every on-screen element seen in the film—whether computer monitors, tactical readouts, or futuristic overlays—was meticulously composited in post-production.

This process presented unique challenges, especially in shots involving focus pulls or heavy motion, requiring precise tracking and adjustment to maintain realism and integration with live-action footage. The project showcases Hamil Bros Studios’ expertise in seamless screen replacement compositing, delivering polished, dynamic visuals that support narrative immersion in a high-end short film environment.

In another Odessa-based project, Hamil Bros Studios brought the impactful “Unthinkable” Super Bowl 2024 spot for Dobbs Law Firm to life using advanced visual effects compositing. The team seamlessly integrated a fully 3D-modeled 18-wheeler into practical footage of the dramatic car wreck, creating a convincing visual that viewers assumed was real.

This hidden visual effect intensified the scene’s realism without relying on blood effects or debris. Through compositing layered VFX with real environments and actors, the visuals feel visceral yet authentic, reinforcing the serious message at the heart of the campaign. This project exemplifies how visual effects compositing transforms ordinary footage into compelling storytelling, delivering powerful regional and national impact from Odessa-based production.

For Affinity Steel’s Super Bowl 2022 ads in Midland, TX, Hamil Bros Studios created a visually striking campaign centered around 3D robot characters. Using expert visual effects compositing, the team integrated lifelike CG humanoid and mech robots into live-action warehouse footage. Careful match-lighting, plate photography, motion tracking, and compositing in Adobe After Effects ensured that reflections and shadows appeared natural and believable.

The ads were featured on Red Giant’s VFX and Chill series in an episode titled “VFX and Grill,” where they were praised specifically for the realistic implementation of reflections and shadows. Viewers can watch the feature here: https://youtu.be/WrHFWmOT78M?si=9TwKDV12NYmxAxgM&t=5085. This project demonstrates Hamil Bros Studios’ ability to blend CGI with live action to create convincing, local-scale storytelling for Midland-based campaigns.

For Dobbs Law Firm’s “Super Bowl 25 Juror Number 1” commercial, Hamil Bros Studios applied expert visual effects compositing to craft a fully realized courtroom environment in Odessa, TX. Working under tight deadlines, the team meticulously combined green-screen footage with a rendered 3D courtroom—delivering authenticity without a physical shoot. Seamless layering of virtual set elements and composited actors ensures every frame feels grounded yet cinematic. This project showcases how visual effects compositing can craft immersive courtroom scenes—enhancing narrative impact and geographic relevance for Odessa-based campaigns. The result: a polished, high-stakes ad that captures viewer attention and reinforces Hamil Bros Studios’ compositing prowess in regional and national markets.

For LABOR XII’s “Psychofantic” music video in Lubbock, TX, Hamil Bros Studios delivered intricate visual effects compositing focused on narrative world-building. The team executed full environment replacements, transforming a blue-screen-shot villain’s office into a fully realized digital space. Shots featuring enforcers were similarly rebuilt, turning a church hallway into an enclosed, rain-drenched alleyway with water leaking down the walls. Screen replacements and subtle atmospheric effects enhanced the dystopian tone throughout. These carefully layered composites ensured visual continuity and realism, supporting the music video’s intense, cinematic aesthetic. This project highlights Hamil Bros Studios’ ability to construct immersive narrative worlds through advanced visual effects compositing.

For Affinity Overhead Door Co.’s Cavemen Super Bowl ad campaign in Midland, TX, Hamil Bros Studios crafted a unique prehistoric-meets-modern concept using skillful visual effects compositing. Spanning pre-production, production, and post-production phases, the project involved digitally compositing contemporary elements—specifically overhead doors—into prehistoric settings while managing prop replacement and sky replacement shots. Extensive work in Adobe After Effects ensured that lighting and shadows matched seamlessly between live-action footage and VFX elements. The team paid close attention to detail, maintaining realism in composite layers across all shots. This campaign exemplifies how visual effects compositing supports creative storytelling by integrating modern visuals into historically themed environments for Midland-based commercial productions.

Amid the uncertainty of 2020, Hamil Bros Studios produced the “Here to Stay” spot for Dobbs Law Firm, reinforcing their steadfast presence in Midland and Odessa, TX, through visual effects compositing. The team enhanced real footage with digital sun effects, light flares, and composited ambulance lights to make each shot visually striking. Subtle background replacements and refined lighting further unified the final look. These layered enhancements helped create a cohesive and authentic regional message. The result is a heartfelt, trustworthy ad that feels both grounded and professional. This project highlights how visual effects compositing can elevate local narratives, using VFX to reinforce brand reliability and community connection across the Permian Basin.

For the short film “A Good Dame for a Sandwich” in Lubbock, TX, Hamil Bros Studios executed complete visual effects compositing for a project uniquely filmed entirely inside a church gymnasium. The team shot nearly all scenes against green screen, digitally constructing bar interiors and all exterior environments using digital world assets. The detective’s office was built with real wall flats, but its ceiling was fully digitally inserted. No exterior physical locations were used. Through precise green screen keying, environment building, and layered compositing, the film’s vintage noir aesthetic was brought fully to life. This project underscores Hamil Bros Studios’ capability to create entire cinematic worlds through visual effects compositing, even within tightly controlled production spaces.

For the horror-comedy short film “Curse of the Were-Pa!” in Lubbock, TX, Hamil Bros Studios provided visual effects compositing focused on clean-up and editorial enhancement. While the film features a classic 1930s-style shadow morph transformation, most VFX work involved using David Fincher-style split screens for precise editing continuity, digitally inserting a fictional book series titled “How to Become a Doctor in 10 Easy Steps,” and compositing a foreground pineapple to cover up elements within a room. Additional shot clean-ups ensured a polished, distraction-free final product. This project highlights Hamil Bros Studios’ expertise in subtle, story-driven visual effects compositing that supports narrative clarity and production value.

For an informational video produced for the Lubbock County Tax Assessor’s Office, Hamil Bros Studios employed a combination of subtle and fantastical visual effects compositing to deliver an engaging, polished production. Beyond clean-up and on-screen graphics, the team integrated 3D-animated knights, an animated pigeon character, and magical effects to create an imaginative visual experience. The interior of the main character’s home was fully digitally constructed, while an archery scene required compositing two characters filmed separately for safety. These diverse compositing techniques ensured that the final video communicated important information while captivating viewers with a dynamic and visually rich presentation.