COMPANY HISTORY
& PERSONNEL
From the start, the company's focus has always been to be respected as the best boutique facility in the UK. Formerly at MPC as a Colourist and Senior Online Editor, Thomas has industry leading knowledge of digital intermediate & high definition post production. His filmography include over thirty high-end feature films and television drama series.
In January 2010 he was included in Broadcast magazine's 'Top 10 Craft people for 2010' and in March 2010 he was voted by his peers and industry professionals as one of the Top 25 Colourists in the UK in Televisual magazine, the highest ranking from an independent boutique facility. For television he has graded critically acclaimed drama series 'South Riding', 'The Fades', 'Top Boy', 'Criminal Justice' (series 2), 'Dead Set', 'Desperate Romantics' and 'Whitechapel 3' as well as high-end documentaries for the BBC, ITV and Channel 5. He has also graded multiple commercials for brands such as Nike, Fiat, Peugeot, Jaguar, Reebok and Mercedes.
Mark Maltby is an online editor who has trained with Thomas for over two years, handling projects from first conform right through to delivery. With a keen eye and technical knowledge, Mark is able to make sure that projects are ready for the final grade and that the final finish is of the highest standard.
Dan Marbrook is a producer and work-flow expert who previously managed the post production facilities at major broadcaster 'Virgin'. Having worked with The Look and in-house VFX company Lexhag since 2010 he has brought his expertise in facility management. but also acted as the facilities main producer. Dan not only has the client skills, but the technical understanding to make sure that each project that comes in to the facility is handled the right way for that particular job.
Working alongside Thomas and his team is Alexis Haggar, a visual effects supervisor with industry leading knowledge of both practical and visual effects. He is invaluable on any commercial, television or film set, helping direct tough vfx sequences and following the process right through to final delivery. His credits at Lexhag include 'The Fades', 'South Riding' & 'Bert and Dickie'
Establishment
March 2007
The Look was opened in March 2007 by MD and owner Thomas Urbye from offices on Bateman Street, in August 2010 The Look expanded to much larger premises in its current home on Rathbone Street.
Partnerships
& Others
The Look is partnered with in-house VFX company Lexhag to supply bespoke on-set special effects and digital effects. We also have an alliance with famous sound facility De Lane Lea and Avid offline/online supplier Coach House Studios