Pluribus's production includes a key sequence aboard Air Force One. Rodeo FX was tasked with integrating visual effects that maintained continuity between the practical set and digital enhancements. From initial preparation to final shooting, the team worked to ensure virtual elements supported the narrative without distracting the viewer.
Digital continuity between practical and computer-generated elements 🎬
Rodeo FX's team developed a methodology that combined on-set data capture with high-resolution photographic references. Precise 3D models of the aircraft's interior were created to replace windows and backgrounds, adjusting lighting in real time. The integration of simulated particles and smoke allowed practical shots to be blended with digital environments, maintaining visual coherence in every frame.
When even the autopilot needs digital touch-ups ✈️
Rodeo FX discovered that no matter how realistic the set was, there was always a detail that gave away the fiction: a panel button blinking at the wrong moment or a window reflecting the sound technician's face. In the end, they corrected more flaws than anticipated, proving that even a presidential aircraft needs its dose of digital makeup to appear believable.