A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day.

When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.

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Crew Credits

  • Boris Schmidt VFX Supervisor
  • Mathew Giampa VFX Supervisor
  • Ryan Flick VFX Producer

Before & After

In the Media

Gizmodo

3 Body Problem‘s VFX Designer on Creating a Sci-Fi World

VFX supervisor Boris Schmidt explains how his team brought the surreal VR landscapes of the Netflix series—as well as that chilling Panama Canal scene—to life.
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The New York Times

How ‘3 Body Problem’ Created a Spectacular Disaster, With Strings Attached

Technical artists used a combination of digital and practical effects to slice an oil tanker into pieces in the fifth episode. Here’s how they did it.
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IGN

3 Body Problem: Visual Effects Breakdown

Scanline VFX, a globally recognized leader in visual effects, has unveiled a behind-the-scenes breakdown reel showcasing its remarkable work on Netflix's critically acclaimed series 3 Body Problem.
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Boris FX

Scanline VFX and Silhouette: The VFX Galaxy Behind 3 Body Problem

Find out how the team banded together to decode intricate roto, paint, and CG work on Netflix’s smash hit sci-fi drama.
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