To solve that dilemma, Underhill began looking for tech solutions.

Yet, it has been the accepted process for anyone who isn't a big studio with a huge budget.” “Constant upgrades, mismatched software, conform issues, communication errors, VFX shot logging, deliverables, and more. “The garble of post production drove me crazy,” he added. While they found ways to achieve this in production, post production continued to elude them. “This way we streamlined our workflow for our own projects while using this knowledge to help our clients save money and time,” said Ward. Underhill and Ward began building a one stop production facility using cutting edge technology to service an independent market, while also working on their own productions. The company moved to Los Angeles to expand operations, offering both production and post services, and now also offers a production rental division and most recently, a virtual production arm. Ward is best known for having played the bully Scut Farkus in the 1983 Christmas classic “A Christmas Story” and had since moved into producing and directing, in addition to continued acting on various projects. In 2011, Underhill met Zack Ward and the two began collaborating on projects. Established in 2005 by Ace Underhill, the facility was initially based in San Diego.

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