Chris Parks Art

Fluid Films

Chris Parks Art

Fluid Films

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Despite the incredible advances in digital VFX, there is still something magical in the analogue.

Chris has taken the cloud tank techniques used in films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Close encounters of the Third Kind and refined them to create mesmerising and powerful imagery that has an unrivalled organic and timeless quality.

His studio is a treasure trove of techniques and ideas from throughout the history of film. 180 year old optics are combined with digitally controlled drive systems. Special effects processes from the early days of photography sit alongside the most precise of modern day lighting.

This has lead to its use in feature films such as The Tree of Life and The Fountain and commercials for brands including Apple, Rolls Royce and Vogue.

The 2015 showreel was primarily shot digitally with a film section in the middle. It contains some of the raw material used in The Fountain, Tree of Life and recent commercials. Click to view.

The 2015 showreel was primarily shot digitally with a film section in the middle. It contains some of the raw material used in The Fountain, Tree of Life and recent commercials. Click to view.

Fluid Perspectives II

2015 Showreel

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The Fluid Perspectives showreel from 2009 contains material principally shot on film, including IMAX 15/70, 8/70, and 35mm, with music by Ian Sanderson. Click to view.

The Fluid Perspectives showreel from 2009 contains material principally shot on film, including IMAX 15/70, 8/70, and 35mm, with music by Ian Sanderson. Click to view.

Fluid Perspectives I

2009 Showreel

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Feature Projects



“He didn’t want to use computer graphics.
He wanted visual effects to be timeless

Jeremy Dawson - VFX Designer - The Fountain



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“We saw beautifully vibrant and active reactions that look remarkably like deep space photography we’ve seen from NASA.
Dan Schrecker - VFX Supervisor - The Fountain



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“…when Darren had rewritten the script and we were going back in to Warner Bros saying we wanted to make this movie again, Jeff Robinoff told us then that one of the reasons why he’s kept this film alive all this time was in part because of the Parks footage.”
Eric Watson - Producer - The Fountain



Feature Projects




“Everything in space is organic. I was searching for a guy who could do something that abstract and we found Image Quest 3D”
Darren Aronofsky - Director - The Fountain


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“Parks was one of the reasons Warner Bros. greenlit the movie. When Jeff Robinov saw the test footage we did with Image Quest, I think he got a sense of how unusual this film could be

Darren Aronofsky - Director

Chris had worked with Darren Aronofsky on The Fountain and with director Nic Stacey over 10 years ago. At the time they talked about doing something more ambitious. That was realised for One Strange Rock, the landmark documentary series created by National Geographic and Nutopia. Chris designed imagery for three of the directors and the results appeared throughout the series.

Chris had worked with Darren Aronofsky on The Fountain and with director Nic Stacey over 10 years ago. At the time they talked about doing something more ambitious. That was realised for One Strange Rock, the landmark documentary series created by National Geographic and Nutopia. Chris designed imagery for three of the directors and the results appeared throughout the series.

One Strange Rock

National Geographic & Nutopia

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The director, Justin Kurzel, brought in Chris to create a design for the idea of memory and past experiences. Chris drew on the double helix idea of DNA where, so the story goes, particularly violent memories are stored and from there passed down through the generations. Chris developed variations on this visual style which Justin then used in The Animus as a signature for time travel as well as a visual representation of memory itself. Click to view the film's trailer.

The director, Justin Kurzel, brought in Chris to create a design for the idea of memory and past experiences. Chris drew on the double helix idea of DNA where, so the story goes, particularly violent memories are stored and from there passed down through the generations. Chris developed variations on this visual style which Justin then used in The Animus as a signature for time travel as well as a visual representation of memory itself. Click to view the film's trailer.

Assassins Creed

Regency Films

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In the 1980's, when Terrence was in the early stages of planning his epic film, he approached Peter Parks to shoot some marine imagery. 30 years later once principal photography was under way he got in contact with Chris to shoot some abstract imagery for the 'Life before birth' and 'Universe before the big bang' sequences. Click to view some of the shots from the film.

In the 1980's, when Terrence was in the early stages of planning his epic film, he approached Peter Parks to shoot some marine imagery. 30 years later once principal photography was under way he got in contact with Chris to shoot some abstract imagery for the 'Life before birth' and 'Universe before the big bang' sequences. Click to view some of the shots from the film.

Tree of Life

Fox Searchlight

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Chris and Peter Parks were commissioned by director Darren Aronofsky to produce their special brand of organic fluid effects. In order to make his vision of space timeless, Aronofsky steered clear of traditional computer graphics and instead shot with Chris and Peter over a period of 8 weeks to produce something that was unique and would not age. Click to view a sequence from the film's finale.

Chris and Peter Parks were commissioned by director Darren Aronofsky to produce their special brand of organic fluid effects. In order to make his vision of space timeless, Aronofsky steered clear of traditional computer graphics and instead shot with Chris and Peter over a period of 8 weeks to produce something that was unique and would not age. Click to view a sequence from the film's finale.

The Fountain

Warner Brothers

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When Terrence Malick returned to some of the themes in The Tree of Life again used Chris and Peter's imagery. The film examines the origins of the universe, the birth of stars and galaxies and the beginning of life on Earth and the Chris Parks Art photography is used to support all of these subjects. Click to view the film's trailer.

When Terrence Malick returned to some of the themes in The Tree of Life again used Chris and Peter's imagery. The film examines the origins of the universe, the birth of stars and galaxies and the beginning of life on Earth and the Chris Parks Art photography is used to support all of these subjects. Click to view the film's trailer.

Voyage of Time

Terrence Malick

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Commercials
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Short Films

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Feel Light Transformed is a campaign created for leading blinds company Hunter Douglas. The miracle of light and how it travels is brought to life in this story. A journey from the birth of a star to a place on earth that has complete control of this light. Light is visualised in this film using Chris's visuals combined with VFX and CGI blended seamlessly to bring to life this epic and engaging journey.

Feel Light Transformed is a campaign created for leading blinds company Hunter Douglas. The miracle of light and how it travels is brought to life in this story. A journey from the birth of a star to a place on earth that has complete control of this light. Light is visualised in this film using Chris's visuals combined with VFX and CGI blended seamlessly to bring to life this epic and engaging journey.

Hunter Douglas

Director: Rob Chiu

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For Moët et Chandon and their 'Must Be Moet' worldwide campaign, Chris was again asked to create visuals to suggest something abstract - in this case it was 'the memorable moment', those instances in your life when everything comes together into something unforgettable. Directed by the amazing Manu Cosu the results are truly stunning

For Moët et Chandon and their 'Must Be Moet' worldwide campaign, Chris was again asked to create visuals to suggest something abstract - in this case it was 'the memorable moment', those instances in your life when everything comes together into something unforgettable. Directed by the amazing Manu Cosu the results are truly stunning

Moët et Chandon

Director: Manu Cosu

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As part of the launch of the iPhone 7, Apple created a film highlighting some of its key functions. Chris collaborated with Henry Hobson to create unique imagery that matched the key messages which included stereo sound, unique black finish and low light camera ability. It was the first time that Chris had worked purely in black and white. Click to view the commercial.

As part of the launch of the iPhone 7, Apple created a film highlighting some of its key functions. Chris collaborated with Henry Hobson to create unique imagery that matched the key messages which included stereo sound, unique black finish and low light camera ability. It was the first time that Chris had worked purely in black and white. Click to view the commercial.

Apple

Director: Henry Hobson

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When Sam Pilling and Pulse decided to project images of the Aurora Borealis onto the Rolls Royce Phantom, they came to Chris to create the imagery. Using a combination of modern day glassware and some 200 year old lenses, Chris and the team were able to achieve miniature Auroras in no more than a cup of fluid.

When Sam Pilling and Pulse decided to project images of the Aurora Borealis onto the Rolls Royce Phantom, they came to Chris to create the imagery. Using a combination of modern day glassware and some 200 year old lenses, Chris and the team were able to achieve miniature Auroras in no more than a cup of fluid.

Rolls Royce

Director: Sam Pilling

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Director Laetitia Negre and DoP Matthew Smith approached Chris to work with them on this primeval meets post apocalyptic piece for Vogue titled 'Ode to a Happening on Earth'. The film was shot on film and the fluids segments were scanned from 35mm print stock to match the feel. Click to view the film.

Director Laetitia Negre and DoP Matthew Smith approached Chris to work with them on this primeval meets post apocalyptic piece for Vogue titled 'Ode to a Happening on Earth'. The film was shot on film and the fluids segments were scanned from 35mm print stock to match the feel. Click to view the film.

Vogue

Director: Laeticia Negre

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Following on from their collaboration on the acclaimed Paolo Nutini music video for Iron Sky, Daniel called on Chris for his Hennessy commercial. The spot tells how in 1931 Auguste Piccard became the first explorer to reach the stratosphere. In 1960, his son Jacques became the first man to reach the deepest point of the ocean. Click to view the commercial.

Following on from their collaboration on the acclaimed Paolo Nutini music video for Iron Sky, Daniel called on Chris for his Hennessy commercial. The spot tells how in 1931 Auguste Piccard became the first explorer to reach the stratosphere. In 1960, his son Jacques became the first man to reach the deepest point of the ocean. Click to view the commercial.

Hennessy

Director: Daniel Wolfe

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Johnny and Chris had worked together previously when Chris had supervised the 3D on a Sony commercial that Johnny was directing. This time he was brought on board to create in camera elements for a commercial following a photon’s eye view from the centre of the sun to earth. Chris and his team created new techniques specifically for the spot. Click to view the commercial.

Johnny and Chris had worked together previously when Chris had supervised the 3D on a Sony commercial that Johnny was directing. This time he was brought on board to create in camera elements for a commercial following a photon’s eye view from the centre of the sun to earth. Chris and his team created new techniques specifically for the spot. Click to view the commercial.

NRG

Director: Johnny Green

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The first time that Chris and Daniel collaborated was on a short film for Paolo Nutini's 'Iron Sky', a dystopian vision of the future as imagined by a child in the 80s. Click to view the short film.

The first time that Chris and Daniel collaborated was on a short film for Paolo Nutini's 'Iron Sky', a dystopian vision of the future as imagined by a child in the 80s. Click to view the short film.

Iron Sky

Director: Daniel Wolfe

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Organic. Timeless.

Without Scale.

The Random. The Unpredictable.

Depth of Detail. Layers of Texture.

The Mistakes. The Unintended.

The Serendipity.


Chris Parks Art
Studio 216 Screenworks
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London, N5 2EF, UK

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© 2019 by Chris Parks Art Ltd

News
April 2018 - CPA create visuals for the whole of Simian Mobile Disco's show in collaboration with Deep Throat Choir, live at the Barbican
February 2018 - Release of
Rolls Royce Phantom 'Aurora' film featuring CPA's imagery throughout
August 2017 - Chris creates some visuals for Chivo's Absolut Vodka Film - One
January 2017 - Chris creates 'memory' for Justin Kurzel's Assassins Creed.
October 2016 - Terrence Malick's 'Voyage of Time' is released in IMAX with imagery by Chris and Peter Parks.
September 2016 - Chris collaborates with Henry Hobson on iPhone 7 film for Apple.
April 2016 - Daniel Wolfe again partners with Chris for his Hennessy commercial “A New Further”.
August 2015 - Chris develops new techniques for Johnny Green’s Photon - a commercial for NRG.
May 2015 - Chris and team complete filming for special effects sequence on upcoming feature ‘Gods of Egypt’ starring Gerard Butler and Geoffrey Rush.
14th August - 21st September 2014 - Chris Parks exhibiting at the Summer Exhibition at Castle Fine Art in Mayfair, London. More details
here.
March 2015 - Daniel Wolfe’s Iron Sky music video for Paolo Nutini featuring segments by Chris, wins Jury prize at SXSW and four awards at the D&AD’s awards.
June 2014 - Chris Completes shoot for the New Paolo Nutini music video ‘Iron Sky’, directed by Daniel Wolfe. See the full video
here.
November 2013 - Chris receives 3D awards for his work on Gravity at the International 3D society awards in Hollywood.


© Copyright 2019 by Chris Parks Art Ltd

Chris Parks Art
Studio 216 Screenworks
22 Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EF
England

+44 (0)7740 868211

Contact Us
Here

News

April 2018
- CPA create visuals for the whole of Simian Mobile Disco's show in collaboration with Deep Throat Choir, live at the Barbican
February 2018 -
Release of Rolls Royce Phantom 'Aurora' film featuring CPA imagery throughout
January 2017
- Chris creates 'memory' for Justin Kurzel's Assassins Creed.
October 2016 - Terrence Malick's 'Voyage of Time' is released in IMAX with imagery by Chris and Peter Parks.
September 2016 - Chris collaborates with Henry Hobson on iPhone 7 film for Apple.
April 2016 - Daniel Wolfe again partners with Chris for his Hennessy commercial “A New Further”.
August 2015 - Chris develops new techniques for Johnny Green’s Photon - a commercial for NRG.
May 2015 - Chris and team complete filming for special effects sequence on upcoming feature ‘Gods of Egypt’ starring Gerard Butler and Geoffrey Rush.
14th August - 21st September 2014 - Chris Parks exhibiting at the Summer Exhibition at Castle Fine Art in Mayfair, London. More details here.
March 2015 - Daniel Wolfe’s Iron Sky music video for Paolo Nutini featuring segments by Chris, wins Jury prize at SXSW and four awards at the D&AD’s awards.
June 2014 - Chris Completes shoot for the New Paolo Nutini music video ‘Iron Sky’, directed by Daniel Wolfe. See the full video here.
November 2013 - Chris receives 3D awards for his work on Gravity at the International 3D society awards in Hollywood.