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[[Image:Zoic_studios-1.gif|thumb|right|Zoic Studios Sign]]
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'''Zoic''', shorthand for [http://www.zoicstudios.com Zoic Studios], is responsible for the visual effects shots used in the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' [[Mini-Series]] and regular series.
'''Zoic''', shorthand for [http://www.zoicstudios.com Zoic Studios], is responsible for the visual effects shots used in the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' [[Miniseries]] and Season 1.


Zoic was initially indirectly involved in the [[Tom DeSanto]] [[Continuation|continuation]] through one of Zoic's owners. While this project failed to get off the ground, Zoic were approached by series writer/producer [[Moore, Ronald D.|Ronald D. Moore]] to handle the Mini-Series, based on work both Zoic's Visual Effects Supervisors [[Emile Smith]] and [[Gary Hutzel]] had undertaken on ''Star Trek''.  
Zoic was initially indirectly involved in the [[Tom DeSanto]] [[Continuation|continuation]] through one of Zoic's owners. While this project failed to get off the ground, Zoic were approached by series writer/producer [[Ronald D. Moore]] to handle the Miniseries, based on work both Zoic's Visual Effects Supervisors [[Emile Smith]] and [[Gary Hutzel]] had undertaken on ''Star Trek''.  
    
    
When the [[Mini-Series]] was given the greenlight for production, Smith was directly involved with Moore and [[Michael Rymer]], the series' director, in extensive pre-visualisations which determined the look and feel of the mini and the series itself. Hutzel acted as Zoic's Visual Effects Supervisor on the Miniseries.
When the [[Miniseries]] was given the greenlight for production, Smith was directly involved with Moore and [[Michael Rymer]], the series' director, in extensive pre-visualisations which determined the look and feel of the mini and the series itself. Hutzel acted as Zoic's Visual Effects Supervisor on the Miniseries.
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[[Image:Bsg-zoic-2.jpg|thumb|left|Digitally Extending BSG Sets]]
The effects produced for ''Battlestar Galactica'' range from completely rendering all space vessels and backgrounds for the series through to digital extensions of the sets themselves, digitally melding live-action shots with digital backgrounds that enable the production to present the cavernous interiors expected on a vessel the size of ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' (see left).


[[Image:Bsg-zoic-2.jpg|thumb|right|Digitally Extending BSG Sets]]
As a result of their work on the Miniseries, Zoic was awarded the 2004 [[Awards#Visual Effects Society Awards|Visual Effects Society's award]] for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Television Miniseries, Movie or a Special.
The effects produced for ''Battlestar Galactica'' range from completely rendering all space vessels and backgrounds for the series through to digital extensions of the sets themselves, digitally melding live-action shots with digital backgrounds that enable the production to present the cavernous interiors expected on a vessel the size of the ''[[Galactica]]'' (see right).


As a result of their work on the Miniseries, Zoic was awarded the 2004 Visual Effects Society's award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Television Miniseries, Movie or a Special.
Zoic Studios was additionally responsible for many of the effects seen in Joss Whedon's ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', ''Firefly'', and ''Angel''; Zoic was also involved in the effects for ''Serenity'', the movie continuation of the short-lived ''Firefly'' TV series.  


Zoic Studios is additionally responsible for many of the effects seen in Joss Whedon's ''Buffy: The Vampire Slayer'', ''Firefly'', and ''Angel''; Zoic is also involved in the effects for ''Serenity'', the movie continuation of the short-lived ''Firefly'' TV series .
Special effects credits include: ''CSI: Miami'', FOX's ''Tru Calling'' (starring ''Buffy'' regular Eliza Duskhu), ''Century City'', and UPN's short-lived remake of the ''Twilight Zone''. Additionally, Zoic was working on effects for the aborted [[w:John Woo|John Woo]] remake of the science fiction cult classic, ''[[w:Lost in Space|Lost in Space]]''.
 
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Special effects credits include: ''CSI: Miami'', FOX's ''Tru Calling'' (starring ''Buffy'' regular Eliza Duskhu), ''Century City'', and UPN's short-lived remake of the ''Twilight Zone''. At this writing, they are working on the effects on the remake of the science fiction cult classic, ''Lost in Space''.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
[[Image:Enterprise in fleet.jpg|right|thumb|The USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701) tucked away in the background behind the Space Park.  Lower Right: Mangified and enhanced.]]
[[Image:Enterprise in fleet.jpg|right|thumb|The USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701) tucked away in the background behind the Space Park.  Lower Right: Magnified and enhanced.]]


The Zoic personnel were apparently responsible for the insertion of ''Serenity'' (from Whedon's ''Firefly'' series). ''Serenity'' can be seen flying above Caprica City just prior to [[Laura Roslin]] learning of her terminal condition. ([[Mini-Series]])
[[Image:Serenity Mini-Series.jpg|right|thumb|''Serenity'' on Caprica.]]
 
As something of a morbid joke, Zoic effects artists hid small barely noticable hints of movement and activity inside the ''[[Olympic Carrier]]'' during "[[33]]".


Zoic is likely responsible for the insertion of the original "USS Enterprise" from "Star Trek", seen at the upper right corner of the last glimpse of [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]] near the conclusion of the [[Mini-Series]]. This in-joke is in reference to [[Ron D. Moore]] and his history as a writer and director for the latter "Star Trek" series of the 80's and 90's.
*The Zoic personnel were apparently responsible for the insertion of ''Serenity'' (from Whedon's ''Firefly'' series). ''Serenity'' can be seen flying above Caprica City just prior to [[Laura Roslin]] learning of her terminal condition {{TRS|Miniseries}}.
*As something of a morbid joke, Zoic effects artists hid small barely noticeable hints of movement and activity inside the ''[[Olympic Carrier]]'' during "[[33]]".
*Zoic is likely responsible for the insertion of the original "USS Enterprise" from "Star Trek", seen at the upper right corner of the last glimpse of [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]] near the conclusion of the [[Miniseries]]. This in-joke is in reference to [[Ronald D. Moore|Ron D. Moore]] and his history as a writer and producer for the latter "Star Trek" series of the 80's and 90's.
*Zoic apparently released a list of names of several other battlestars supposedly built in the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]]. This information may have come from the secretive and private [[Series bible]], available only to the cast and crew of the series. In any case, since these battlestar names cannot be verified and have not been mentioned in any episode of the Re-imagined Series, they are not considered [[canon]] and are not included in the Re-imagined battlestar-related articles on ''Battlestar Wiki'' at this time.
*In Season 2, visual effects supervisor [[Gary Hutzel]] began building up an in-house effects team, which by Season Three would produce over 70% of the show's effects shots. This allows them to produce more elaborate special effects for less money. The rest of the work is done by [http://www.atmosphere-vfx.com/ Atmosphere VFX] ([[Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion Season Three]]).


Zoic apparently released a list of names of several other battlestars supposedly built in the [[Colonial Fleet]]. This information may have come from the secretive and private [[Series bible]], available only to the cast and crew of the series. In any case, since these battlestar names cannot be verified and have not been mentioned in any episode of the Re-imagined Series, they are not considered [[canon]] and are not included in the Re-imagined battlestar-related articles on ''Battlestar Galactica Wikipedia'' at this time.
==See Also==
* [[References in the Re-imagined Series]]


 
==External Links==
[[Image:Serenity Mini-Series.jpg|right|thumb|''Serenity'' on Caprica.]]
* [http://www.zoicstudios.com/ Zoic Studios Official Site]


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Zoic Studios Sign

Zoic, shorthand for Zoic Studios, is responsible for the visual effects shots used in the Battlestar Galactica Miniseries and Season 1.

Zoic was initially indirectly involved in the Tom DeSanto continuation through one of Zoic's owners. While this project failed to get off the ground, Zoic were approached by series writer/producer Ronald D. Moore to handle the Miniseries, based on work both Zoic's Visual Effects Supervisors Emile Smith and Gary Hutzel had undertaken on Star Trek.

When the Miniseries was given the greenlight for production, Smith was directly involved with Moore and Michael Rymer, the series' director, in extensive pre-visualisations which determined the look and feel of the mini and the series itself. Hutzel acted as Zoic's Visual Effects Supervisor on the Miniseries.


Digitally Extending BSG Sets

The effects produced for Battlestar Galactica range from completely rendering all space vessels and backgrounds for the series through to digital extensions of the sets themselves, digitally melding live-action shots with digital backgrounds that enable the production to present the cavernous interiors expected on a vessel the size of Galactica (see left).

As a result of their work on the Miniseries, Zoic was awarded the 2004 Visual Effects Society's award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Television Miniseries, Movie or a Special.

Zoic Studios was additionally responsible for many of the effects seen in Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, and Angel; Zoic was also involved in the effects for Serenity, the movie continuation of the short-lived Firefly TV series.

Special effects credits include: CSI: Miami, FOX's Tru Calling (starring Buffy regular Eliza Duskhu), Century City, and UPN's short-lived remake of the Twilight Zone. Additionally, Zoic was working on effects for the aborted John Woo remake of the science fiction cult classic, Lost in Space.


Notes[edit]

The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) tucked away in the background behind the Space Park. Lower Right: Magnified and enhanced.
File:Serenity Mini-Series.jpg
Serenity on Caprica.
  • The Zoic personnel were apparently responsible for the insertion of Serenity (from Whedon's Firefly series). Serenity can be seen flying above Caprica City just prior to Laura Roslin learning of her terminal condition (TRS: "Miniseries").
  • As something of a morbid joke, Zoic effects artists hid small barely noticeable hints of movement and activity inside the Olympic Carrier during "33".
  • Zoic is likely responsible for the insertion of the original "USS Enterprise" from "Star Trek", seen at the upper right corner of the last glimpse of the Fleet near the conclusion of the Miniseries. This in-joke is in reference to Ron D. Moore and his history as a writer and producer for the latter "Star Trek" series of the 80's and 90's.
  • Zoic apparently released a list of names of several other battlestars supposedly built in the Colonial Fleet. This information may have come from the secretive and private Series bible, available only to the cast and crew of the series. In any case, since these battlestar names cannot be verified and have not been mentioned in any episode of the Re-imagined Series, they are not considered canon and are not included in the Re-imagined battlestar-related articles on Battlestar Wiki at this time.
  • In Season 2, visual effects supervisor Gary Hutzel began building up an in-house effects team, which by Season Three would produce over 70% of the show's effects shots. This allows them to produce more elaborate special effects for less money. The rest of the work is done by Atmosphere VFX (Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion Season Three).

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