The Making of Netflixs Senna Scanline
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The successful Netflix miniseries, Senna, explores the extraordinary life of Brazilian racing legend Ayrton Senna da Silva, who captured the Formula One World Drivers Championship three times. Starring Gabriel Leone, Kaya Scodelario, Matt Mella, Patrick Kennedy, Arnaud Viard, Steven Mackintosh, Camila Mrdila, and Marco Ricca, the show brings Sennas captivating story to life.Visual effects for the series were crafted by Scanline VFX, with teams working collaboratively across their facilities in Vancouver, Seoul, Montreal, and Los Angeles. Production VFX Supervisors Craig Wentworth and Marcelo Siqueira oversaw the ambitious project, delivering the powerful visuals that vividly recreate Sennas iconic racing moments.Amid a challenging time for the visual effects industry and significant shifts within Scanline itself, the quality of work on Senna highlights the studios dedication and continued excellence. This miniseries showcases the kind of technical artistry and storytelling prowess that Scanline has been known for since its founding in 1989 by Stephan Trojansky in Munich.For decades, Scanline VFX has led the industry, particularly in complex fluid simulations, notably through the groundbreaking development of their proprietary software, Flowline. Their expertise in water simulations propelled them onto the global stage, as the go-to vendor for large-scale water sims, culminating in a Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Award for Flowline in 2008.Today, with Formula One enjoying unprecedented popularity, driven by the success of Netflixs Drive to Survive and the excitement surrounding the start of the 2025 season from Melbourne to Shanghai, the release of Senna the series has proven popular, and it serves as a compelling tribute to Ayrton Sennas legacy and a testament to the artistry and innovation of the shows visual effects artists.
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