Partial list drawn from 2005 Texas Production Manual, searchable online at www.texasfilmcommission.com or available for free by calling 463-9200. Also try the 24-hour film production hotline at 463-7799.
DIGIC (295-6277, www.digicadabra.com): Animation production, computer animation, titles, animation, computer effects, visual effects
TEXFX (474-1107, www.texfx-austin.com): Visual effects, titles, computer effects
JUDY ELKINS (693-4113, texelkins@earthlink.net): Visual effects
HIGHWAY 71 PRODUCTIONS (445-7088, brianmcnulty@earthlink.net): Production company, post-production/visual effects producer
LOCOMOTION STUDIOS (637-5182, www.locomotionstudios.com): Motion capture, visual effects, computer animation
MARK MOORE (796-5757): Art director, storyboard artist, visual effects
STEVE SWITAJ (394-1151, sswitaj@aol.com): Director of photography, cinematographer, motion control, visual effects
GREAT FX (751-2655, www.greatfxtx@aol.com): Special effects equipment, effects coordinator, metal fabricator (props), metal fabricator (effects), mobile air conditioners, wind machines
WOLF STUNTWORKS INC. (877/STUNT-FX, www.wolfstuntworks.com): Mechanical effects, pyrotechnic effects, special effects equipment, stunt coordinator, stunts (water, underwater), producer (film)
This article appears in April 22 • 2005.