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About Us

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Digital Alchemy, a growing Visual Effects and Animation studio was founded by industry veterans Chris Browne and Rob Gandell. What started as a 2 person small office in the Broadway Corridor is now a growing team of 30 talented artists in a 4500 sf office in historic Gastown.

Digital Alchemy's services include visual effects and animation for feature length films, episodic series, commercials and corporate videos.

2006 was a milestone year for Digital Alchemy the company, having completed a number of significant projects. Most recently is Zixx Level 3, an animated Production in its 3rd season. Digital Alchemy collaborated with Thunderbird films and Rainmaker entertainment to create a stunning looking final season for the show. Currently, a new series with Thunderbird Films is in production.

 

 

 

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Film and TV project work includes ZIXX LEVEL 3, GEN-FX, MGM’S STARGATE SG-1, ABC’s THE DAYS, VIGRX TV SPECIAL on SPIKE TV, DREAMWORKS RECORDS’ EMMERSON DRIVE MUSIC VIDEO and many more exciting new projects.

Interactive and Game projects include titles for ELECTRONIC ARTS, NASCAR, and MAGELLAN INTERACTIVE, among others.

Recent video productions for science and technology clients include TRIUMF Particle Research Lab, and Sonic Environmental Solutions.

The team has also directed and fully animated multiple award winning short films, which have screened at over a dozen reputable film festivals throughout North America and Europe, receiving selection for international distribution.

 

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Our fully equipped 4500 sf studio is able to offer the gamut of 2D AND 3D computer generated services, including:

  • Concept Design
  • Storyboarding
  • Character Design
  • 3d modeling
  • Animation
  • Visual Effects
  • Compositing
  • Editing
  • Game Art
  • Architectural and Product Visualization

 

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The Team

Meet our Chief Alchemists:

Chris Browne Creative Director/Director/Partner
Robert Gandell Art Director/Studio Manager/Partner
Michael O'Brien

Business Development Manager/Producer

O'Brien, the newest edition, brings over 10 years of experience to the team. Having worked with great companies such as Warner Bros, Sony, Nelvana, Studio B, Decode Ent., Mainframe Entertainment Inc, Radical Entertainment, EA, Ubisoft, Next Level Games, Animation Brewery, & Mattel. Previous to DAE 'MOB' (as they call him) held a post at Mainframe Entertainment as their Business Development Manager. " It's really great to be working back in a smaller enviroment. I really get a chance to focus on what I want to."
Juliette Gandell Marketing Director
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.....on viewing the Cosmic Rays in a Cloud Chamber DVD "The (Video - provided by Digital Alchemy) gives us a fascinating picture of the interactions of terrestial cosmic rays!"
Dr. Alan Astbury
Nobel Prize Winner for the SPS Proton-AntiProton Experiment
President of The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics
Past TRIUMF Director

"Digital Alchemy Entertainment's professional and exciting animation and attention to the details of the complicated science of cosmic radiation resulted in an excellent educational tool to teach people of all ages about cosmic radiation."
Shirley Reeve,
TRIUMF Financial Controller

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”Digital Alchemy came to our rescue on INSECTICIDAL, and ALIEN INCURSION. Working with an extremely tight schedule, the guys at DIGITAL ALCHEMY were never lacking in their enthusiasm for the work.
-Jeffery Lando,
Director/Producer:
Alien Incursion/Insecticidal

"The game turned out great, thanks for the great work. Your speed and skill was really impressive! ... I think it's a strong episode and the game plays well in the scene."
-Robbie McNiel, Director: “The DAYS” on ABC, former star of Star Trek Voyager

“I have watched the show many times (VigRX Special on Spike TV in which Digital Alchemy provided over 100 visual effects and animated sequences), I can only say HOLY MACKREL! I am SO IMPRESSED! This will sell like NO OTHER!
-Mathew Clayton
President and CEO, VigRX/ Advanced Botanicals Ltd.

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“Super busy Creative Geniuses”
-Chad Theissen: Chief Editor Cover Story: International Business Magazine, “SOHO BUSINESS REPORT”

"the 3D Simulations truly looked fantastic, our customers and investors were amazed. …Crucial (animation) for product and technology promotion that is difficult to describe verbally !
Thank you,
Digital Alchemy
 -Matt Wilson
VP Sonic Environmental Solutions

"The video, shows through computer generated imaging the (product's) scientific and technical advantages. By watching the fun, entertaining 2-minute video, customers and reps will instantly understand why these tools are superior.

Perfect to spread the word about these products in any retail store or sales meeting."
-Peter Browne, CEO Cuisipro

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