Sonic the Hedgehog 3 pushes the franchise's visual effects to new heights, blending high-speed action with intricate character work and expansive environments. The film introduces Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves, and features Jim Carrey in dual roles as Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his grandfather, Professor Gerald Robotnik. This installment demanded a collaborative effort from multiple VFX studios, including Industrial Light & Magic, Fin Design + Effects, Rodeo FX, Rising Sun Pictures, and Image Engine.

One of the film's standout sequences is the destruction of the Test Track Chamber, where a mini black hole pulls in everything from debris to entire structures. Rodeo FX executed this complex scene, ensuring a seamless blend of chaos and clarity. Another notable moment is the laser dance sequence featuring Jim Carrey's dual characters navigating a laser grid, achieved through meticulous face replacement and choreography by Rising Sun Pictures.

Fin Design + Effects contributed significantly by creating fully CG environments, such as the Eclipse Cannon emerging from the Thames, and designing nanotechnology-based creatures for high-energy fight sequences. The film's VFX work not only enhances the visual spectacle but also deepens character development and narrative complexity, solidifying Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as a benchmark in hybrid filmmaking.

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