How MotionByte produces complex scenes

A complex scene only works if it is planned before it is made. Our process is built around approvals: you see the idea, the look and the action early, so the expensive work follows a plan you have signed off.

We keep the process the same across films, commercials, music videos and previs, and adjust the depth of each step to the scene and the budget.

Scenes we build

  • Action sequences and chases
  • Battles, crowds and destruction
  • Creatures and VFX-heavy shots
  • Cinematic commercials and music videos
  • Trailers, teasers and previs

What we need from you

A script, treatment or clear description of the scene; references for look and tone; the platform and runtime; the deadline; and any brand or legal constraints. Anything you cannot share, we can work around under NDA.

How approvals work

There are three formal approvals: the concept and style frames, the previs or animatic, and the final cut. Each has a defined number of feedback rounds in the proposal, so scope and timeline stay controlled.

How we keep scenes consistent

Characters, costumes, locations and lighting are defined as references before production and checked shot by shot against those references. Where a shot drifts from them, we regenerate or correct it in compositing before it reaches you.

Quality checks before delivery

We review each finished sequence for continuity, artefacts, edit rhythm, colour and sound, and check the files against your delivery specification.

How it works

  1. 1. Brief

    You tell us what the scene is, where it will run, the deadline and any references. We ask about what is fixed and what is open, and we agree scope. If your material is unreleased, an NDA comes first.

  2. 2. Concept and previs

    We turn the brief into a treatment and style frames. For action, crowds and other complex scenes we build a previs of camera, timing and scale. You approve the look and the plan at this stage, before full production begins.

  3. 3. Generation and compositing

    We produce the shots against the approved frames, locking characters, costumes, locations and lighting references so the sequence stays consistent. Artists then composite, correct and clean up each shot, and add effects layers where needed.

  4. 4. Finishing, grade and sound

    The sequence is edited, colour graded and sound designed, with music and effects matched to the picture. We review the full sequence for continuity and quality before it reaches you.

  5. 5. Delivery

    We deliver the master and agreed cutdowns in your specification. Revision rounds are set out in the proposal, and we confirm the final files against your delivery checklist.

Deliverables

  • Treatment and style frames
  • Previs or animatic where scoped
  • Final master and cutdowns
  • Delivery checklist confirmed against your specification

Rights and NDA

Commercial usage rights and ownership of the final deliverables are set out in the contract for each project. An NDA is available before you share a script, product or unreleased material, and we can sign yours. AI disclosure and content credentials (C2PA) are provided on request. Read the details on the Rights and NDA page.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a project take?

It depends on runtime, shot count, complexity and finishing. We confirm a timeline in the written proposal after we have seen your brief.

How many revisions are included?

The proposal sets out the feedback rounds at each approval stage, so you know the scope before we start.

Can I see work in progress?

Yes. You review style frames, previs and rough cuts through shared links at the agreed stages.

What if the brief changes midway?

Changes before the previs is approved are straightforward. After that, changes can affect scope and timeline, and we tell you before proceeding.

Brief us on your scene

Tell us what the scene is, where it will run and when you need it. We reply with questions, a first approach and a scoped proposal. Nothing is made before you approve the plan.

Brief us

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