Digital Domain’s Mari Workflow: Texturing Netflix’s “The Electric State”

Join us on Friday, June 13th at 7:00PM at Gnomon—or tune in to our livestream—for a behind-the-scenes presentation on the texturing of The Electric State, led by Digital Domain’s Nick Cosmi. 

Inspired by the artwork of Simon Stålenhag, The Electric State called for a VFX pipeline that could bring an entire cast of robots to life with realism, texture fidelity, and creativity. In this case study, Asset Supervisor Nick Cosmi will walk through how Digital Domain’s texture team developed and optimized a material-driven workflow in Foundry’s Mari to meet the demands of this ambitious Netflix feature. 

From building a robust material library to navigating the challenges of 66+ robot assets, this talk will highlight how Digital Domain pushed Mari’s capabilities and set a high bar for texture artistry. Attendees will get a closer look at several of the film’s standout characters, including The Marshall, Mister Peanut, Herman, and the scavenger robots, along with insights into how real-world references and custom workflows came together behind the scenes. 

Whether you're new to Mari or looking to deepen your texturing skills, this event offers an inside look at how one of the industry’s leading studios tackled scale, complexity, and storytelling through texture. 

Don’t miss this chance to ask questions during a live Q&A, connect with other artists, and enjoy complimentary pizza for in-person attendees. Campus tours with a Gnomon representative will also be available before the event. If you can’t make it to campus, the event will livestream on Gnomon’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The livestream will be available to watch as VOD on Gnomon’s YouTube channel once the event concludes. 

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Gnomon events are sponsored by Dell.

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