Precision Capture. Master Craftsmanship. Cinematic Heritage.
Based in Burbank, and serving Los Angeles and all of Southern California, Gentle Giant Studios is an industry-pioneering B2B visual effects, 3D capture, digital sculpting, and large-scale fabrication facility. For over two decades, we have served as the trusted production partner for major film studios, visual effects (VFX) houses, fine artists, and global entertainment franchises.
Operating from our state-of-the-art facility at 7511 N. San Fernando Blvd, our team combines traditional fine-art techniques with advanced digital technologies—including LiDAR scanning, high-density photogrammetry, additive manufacturing (SLA/SLS), and museum-grade physical fabrication.
25+ Years of Studio & VFX Innovations
Since pioneering digital asset capture during the production of Star Wars: Episode II in the late 1990s, Gentle Giant Studios has set the industry standard for high-fidelity asset acquisition and digital modeling.
We regularly collaborate with elite VFX and entertainment leaders—including Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Digital Domain, MPC, Sony Imageworks, and Walt Disney Studios—delivering production-ready digital and physical assets under rigorous timeline constraints.
Core Capabilities:
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On-Set & Mobile Capture: High-resolution LiDAR scanning, mobile photogrammetry, and body/head capture rigs for film and television production.
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Digital Sculpting & Modeling: High-density character creation, asset cleanup, hard-surface modeling, and digital archiving.
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Additive Manufacturing: Enterprise-grade SLA/SLS 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and toolmaking.
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Fine Art & Monumental Fabrication: Fine art enlargement, bronze casting preparation, custom props, mold-making, and specialized paint finishing.
Our Culture & Commitments
Behind our cutting-edge technology is a passionate team of digital sculptors, 3D scanning technicians, physical fabricators, and project managers. We are dedicated to maintaining a collaborative, safety-focused studio environment where artistic discipline meets engineering excellence.
Continuous Technical Advancement
The landscape of digital capture and additive manufacturing evolves rapidly. We invest continuously in our personnel, providing advanced cross-training across digital sculpting software, mobile scanner deployment, modern casting materials, and studio safety protocols.
Uncompromising Quality Standards
Whether capturing a high-profile actor on set, digitalizing complex historical artifacts, or fabricating monumental fine art installations, our team operates under rigorous quality assurance standards to guarantee precision, data security, and confidentiality on every assignment.