Production capabilities

Practical effects built for camera, control and continuity.

Practical effects built for camera, control and continuity.

REDO SFX designs and delivers practical effects for film, television and advertising—from prosthetics, silicone phantoms and creature builds to mechatronics, pyrotechnics, atmospheric effects and mechanical rigs. We join productions from script analysis and technical planning through workshop fabrication, testing, on-set application and continuity across shooting days.

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EST. 2003

Since 2003

Since 2003

International productions

Workshop fabrication

On-set delivery

What we create and operate

Practical craft, technical systems and production support.

Practical craft, technical systems and production support.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together artists, sculptors, mouldmakers, technicians, coordinators and specialist collaborators to develop effects that perform both in the workshop and on set.

Characters, Bodies & Prosthetics

Characters, Bodies & Prosthetics

Actor wearing REDO SFX trauma prosthetics and special makeup in the makeup room

Film Prosthetics & Special Makeup

Character transformations, trauma effects and close-up prosthetic appliances designed for performance, lighting and repeatable application.

Full-body silicone phantom built by REDO SFX positioned on a wooden deck for filming

Silicone Phantoms & Body Models

Full and partial body doubles, heads, anatomical elements and silicone models created for lifelike appearance, handling and camera detail.

Sculpted creature build with horn and bone detailing created by REDO SFX

Creatures, Animals & Special Costumes

Realistic animal mockups, fantasy characters, creature elements and special costumes developed with SFX and mechatronics specialists.

Anatomically detailed silicone medical phantom on a REDO SFX workshop bench

Medical Simulation Models

Anatomically detailed, durable models created for medical training, simulation, education and film production.

Props, Effects & Engineering

Props, Effects & Engineering

REDO SFX technicians operating a volcanic set build with controlled smoke and glowing terrain

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Specialty Props & Scenic Builds

Hero props, breakaway elements, artistic objects and bespoke scenic components designed for close-ups, action and on-set interaction.

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Mechatronics & Animatronics

Movement, character and control systems developed in collaboration with specialist mechatronics and SFX partners.

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Pyrotechnics & Atmospheric Effects

Controlled pyrotechnic, smoke, fog, rain and atmospheric effects planned around the visual, technical and safety needs of a production.

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Mechanical Rigs, Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Purpose-built mechanisms and rigs engineered for controlled movement, repeatability and reliable on-set operation.

Production Support

Production Support

Script & Feasibility Input

Early script analysis helps us identify technical constraints, creative opportunities and the most effective practical solution.

Script & Feasibility Input

Early script analysis helps us identify technical constraints, creative opportunities and the most effective practical solution.

Material Tests & Safe Lifecasting

We test materials and processes for camera, lighting and performer interaction, including safe lifecasting—taking a mould directly from an actor or stunt performer.

Material Tests & Safe Lifecasting

We test materials and processes for camera, lighting and performer interaction, including safe lifecasting—taking a mould directly from an actor or stunt performer.

On-Set Application & Operation

Our team can apply, operate, maintain and reset practical effects during production.

On-Set Application & Operation

Our team can apply, operate, maintain and reset practical effects during production.

Continuity, Resets & Replacements

We prepare repeatable applications, replacement elements and continuity workflows for multiple takes and shooting days.

Continuity, Resets & Replacements

We prepare repeatable applications, replacement elements and continuity workflows for multiple takes and shooting days.

From script to set

One workflow from creative intent to repeatable results.

One workflow from creative intent to repeatable results.

Script & Feasibility

We review the scene, creative intent, performer interaction and production constraints.

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Script & Feasibility

We review the scene, creative intent, performer interaction and production constraints.

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Concept & Technical Design

We define the effect, materials, mechanisms, application method and testing requirements.

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Concept & Technical Design

We define the effect, materials, mechanisms, application method and testing requirements.

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Workshop Fabrication & Tests

The build is sculpted, moulded, fabricated, assembled and tested for camera and handling.

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Workshop Fabrication & Tests

The build is sculpted, moulded, fabricated, assembled and tested for camera and handling.

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On-Set Application & Operation

Our team applies or operates the effect and works with the relevant production departments.

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On-Set Application & Operation

Our team applies or operates the effect and works with the relevant production departments.

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Continuity & Resets

We maintain consistency between takes, prepare replacements and support repeatable results across shooting days.

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Continuity & Resets

We maintain consistency between takes, prepare replacements and support repeatable results across shooting days.

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Built for production

Designed to look real—and work under real production conditions.

Designed to look real—and work under real production conditions.

Safety by design

Effects are planned around performer contact, crew handling and controlled operation, so every build stays predictable on set.

Camera-ready finish

Surfaces, colour and detail are developed for lighting, lens choice and close-up framing, not just for how they read in the workshop.

Repeatability & continuity

Moulds, duplicates and modular elements allow fast resets between takes and consistent results across a shooting schedule.

International collaboration

We work alongside directors, production designers, stunt teams and specialist partners on international productions and coordinate with the departments involved.

Capabilities in production

Selected REDO SFX work.

Selected REDO SFX work.

"Medical Simulation"

Special Effects Props

"Costumes & Masks"

Special Effects Props

"Wielka Warszawska"

Animals & Creature Mockups

"Silicone Dummies"

Silicone Dummies & Phantom Models

"Special Effects Props 2"

Special Effects Props

"HellHole"

Animals & Creature Mockups

Explore REDO SFX case studies

FAQ

Practical Effects Guide

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What can REDO SFX deliver from concept to set?

We cover the full practical range described on this page: prosthetics and special makeup, silicone phantoms and body models, creature and animal builds, special costumes, medical simulation models, specialty props and scenic elements, mechatronics, pyrotechnics and atmospheric effects, plus mechanical rigs with hydraulics and pneumatics. The same team can design the effect, fabricate it in the workshop, test it and operate it during production.

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At what stage should REDO SFX join a production?

As early as the script stage. Reviewing scenes before the schedule is locked lets us identify technical constraints, performer interaction and the most effective practical solution, then plan materials, mechanisms, application methods and the tests each effect needs. Joining later is possible, but early involvement gives more room for feasibility work, lifecasting and material testing.

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Do you provide on-set support and continuity across shooting days?

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Can traditional SFX craft be combined with mechatronics, pyrotechnics and mechanical rigs?

FAQ

Practical Effects Guide

[1]

What can REDO SFX deliver from concept to set?

We cover the full practical range described on this page: prosthetics and special makeup, silicone phantoms and body models, creature and animal builds, special costumes, medical simulation models, specialty props and scenic elements, mechatronics, pyrotechnics and atmospheric effects, plus mechanical rigs with hydraulics and pneumatics. The same team can design the effect, fabricate it in the workshop, test it and operate it during production.

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At what stage should REDO SFX join a production?

As early as the script stage. Reviewing scenes before the schedule is locked lets us identify technical constraints, performer interaction and the most effective practical solution, then plan materials, mechanisms, application methods and the tests each effect needs. Joining later is possible, but early involvement gives more room for feasibility work, lifecasting and material testing.

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Do you provide on-set support and continuity across shooting days?

[4]

Can traditional SFX craft be combined with mechatronics, pyrotechnics and mechanical rigs?

FAQ

Practical Effects Guide

What can REDO SFX deliver from concept to set?

We cover the full practical range described on this page: prosthetics and special makeup, silicone phantoms and body models, creature and animal builds, special costumes, medical simulation models, specialty props and scenic elements, mechatronics, pyrotechnics and atmospheric effects, plus mechanical rigs with hydraulics and pneumatics. The same team can design the effect, fabricate it in the workshop, test it and operate it during production.

At what stage should REDO SFX join a production?

As early as the script stage. Reviewing scenes before the schedule is locked lets us identify technical constraints, performer interaction and the most effective practical solution, then plan materials, mechanisms, application methods and the tests each effect needs. Joining later is possible, but early involvement gives more room for feasibility work, lifecasting and material testing.

Do you provide on-set support and continuity across shooting days?

Can traditional SFX craft be combined with mechatronics, pyrotechnics and mechanical rigs?

Contact

Let’s discuss your production.

Let’s discuss your production.

Tell us what you are planning and our team will get back to you with the right next step.

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