We sat down with UNIT’s newest hire, Huggy Henry, VFX Supervisor, to chat all things Post-Production

UNIT, the independent, creative studio based in Fitzrovia, has appointed Stephen “Huggy” Henry as Head of 3D, to lead and expand its CG and 3D offering across advertising, branded content as well as longform projects.

Stephen brings more than 22 years of post production experience progressing to CG Supervisor during 15 years at Absolute Post. Most recently, he worked with Manchester-based Realtime, a studio specialising in feature film and television projects, before joining UNIT.

Stephen’s long career has seen him work on numerous CG characters and creatures – working across well known commercials, music videos, and television series’. 

Stephen has over two decades of experience delivering high-end shortform projects for some of the world’s most prominent brands. His commercial highlights include the H&M campaign directed by Baz Luhrmann, where he supervised complex 3D and CG elements, including full building scans and a demolition of a stately home, integrating live-action performances with intricate digital environments. On Adidas campaigns, he developed and executed detailed CG environments that brought dynamic, sports-inspired visuals to life, seamlessly blending real and digital elements. Working with Lidl, he managed the creation of full CG extensions and product integrations – balancing technical precision with creative storytelling to achieve impactful visuals under tight production timelines. 

Here’s what he had to say…

What creative work are you most proud of in your career?

That’s like choosing between your kids. I think that every time I figure out something new or push the boundaries, that becomes my new favourite. Key moments in include the TED talk for Prometheus and the H&M Erdem job directed by Baz Luhrmann had to be up there.

What’s the most rewarding part of working in post-production / 3D?

It may sound boring, but problem-solving has always been a major boost for me; there is always something you have to figure out or learn. It always keeps you on your toes and also provides the opportunity to make pretty pictures.