About us
Welcome to MBX! Founded in 2010 by industry veterans Mark Blackwood and David Spare, we are driven by a passion for VFX and animation. At Motionbox, we don’t just create video—we craft compelling visual experiences. We are a boutique creative studio specializing in high-end CGI, beauty work, invisible effects, and distinct aesthetic styles tailored to commercials and branded content.
What sets us apart is our commitment to a talent-driven approach. Rather than relying on massive, automated pipelines, we leverage a small, highly skilled team of artists to ensure unparalleled quality and attention to detail.
Why Partner with Motionbox
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Direct Access & Personalized Service: Skip the account managers. We offer direct, ongoing communication with senior artists and supervisors, ensuring your vision is understood and executed perfectly.
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Agility & Flexibility: Being a boutique team allows us to be exceptionally adaptable. We thrive on changing needs, unique workflows, and shrinking timelines, providing the agility larger agencies can't match.
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Specialized Expertise: From complex CGI animation to meticulous beauty work, we specialize in bringing imagination to life, guiding your project from inception to final delivery.
We love what we do, and we bring a strong work ethic, a fresh creative approach, and a friendly, collaborative attitude to every project.
Services
We have provided cost-effective, state-of-the-art digital solutions for numerous international film, TV and commercial projects. We are passionate about working on small and large scale productions, including independent film projects, regardless of budget constraints.
Design & CGI
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Concept, design & Art direction
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Titles Design
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Branding
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Character Animation
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Compositing
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CGI Animation
Visual Effects
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Concept & Design
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On-set supervision
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Pre -Vis & Tech - Vis
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Advanced compositing
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Digital Matte Painting / 3D environments creation
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Post Vis Animation
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FX Simulations - Fire - Smoke - Water - Crowd
Mark Blackwood
Co- Founder
Mark’s love for creating beautiful images combined with his adaptability and experience of working on a wide and varied range of projects, allows him to easily take on new and interesting creatives. His work has also been recognised by D&AD, The Royal Society, Promax, BDA, Cannes dolphin and has been nominated for a BAFTA.
Creative Talent
David Spare
Co- Founder
A pioneer in the field since the early days of 3D, with 25+ years of experience, David is a 3D artist and animator who blends technical skill with creative artistry. He delivers exceptional, high-end visual results for the film, TV, and advertising industries.
Collaboration
At Motionbox, we pride ourselves on having a team of talented artists, each trusted for their expertise in visual effects for film and TV. Collaborating across various specialties, our artists elevate every project, ensuring a seamless blend of creativity and technical prowess. Meet the passionate individuals who bring our visions to life!