University of Strathclyde and Fix Visual Effects Limited KTP 24_25 R1

A visual effects studio’s production pipeline is currently a patchwork of disconnected software systems, each handling a separate task—tracking shots, managing renders, logging client feedback—with no single view of the whole process. This project embeds operations management and business control technologies to link, streamline, automate, and visualise those systems. The problem is that post-production for film and television involves dozens of interdependent steps, and when they are not coordinated, delays and errors cascade through the pipeline. The gap is a lack of integrated, real-time visibility across the entire workflow. If successful, the collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and Fix Visual Effects Limited will create a unified digital control system for VFX production. This could reduce turnaround times, cut waste from redundant work, and allow studios to take on more complex projects without scaling headcount proportionally. For the film and advertising industries, that means faster delivery and lower costs. For the UK’s creative sector, it strengthens competitiveness in a global market where efficiency is a decisive advantage.