REALTIME

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Preston, Lancashire United Kingdom

REALTIME is a leading CG animation and visual effects studio specializing in high-end cinematic trailers, commercials, and immersive experiences for gaming, film, episodic, and automotive industries. Founded in 1996, they blend craft and technology to create content that connects, moves, and performs, with a focus on real-time rendering and storytelling. Known for award-winning work on projects like Warhammer 40,000 and A Discovery of Witches, REALTIME has studios in Preston and Manchester, emphasizing creativity and innovation over 25+ years.

Founded in 1996
51-200 employees

Services

CG Animation
Visual Effects
Cinematic Trailers
Commercials
Immersive Experiences
Automotive Visualization

Specializations

game cinematics
commercials
real-time rendering
immersive experiences
automotive visualization

Technology Stack

Unreal Engine
Maya
Houdini
Nuke
Unity

Notable Projects

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

2022

Game Cinematic

Client: Fatshark

Role: CG Trailer Production

A Discovery of Witches Season 2

2021

TV Series

Client: Sky

Role: Visual Effects

Smite

Game Trailer

Client: Hi-Rez Studios

Role: CG Animation

Awards & Recognition

Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards Finalist

for “A Discovery of Witches Season 2

2021

Muse Creative Awards

VEGA Digital Awards

Key Personnel

Tony Prosser

CEO

LinkedIn

Previous: Eurocom

Notable Projects: Warhammer Series, Xbox Campaigns

Co-founder in 1996, background in animation and gaming

Ian Jones

Creative Director

LinkedIn

Previous: Axis Animation

Notable Projects: Smite Trailers, Fortnite Collaborations

Expert in real-time rendering, led award-winning projects

Annie Shaw

Global Executive Producer

Oversees production

Stu Bayley

Director

Directs game and episodic content

Beverley Booth

Finance Director

Manages finances

Company Status

Operating Status:
active
Hiring:
Yes
Remote Work:
hybrid

Locations

headquarters
Willows Farm Studios, Ballam Road, Westby
Preston, Lancashire PR4 3PN
United Kingdom
office
Manchester
United Kingdom

Social Media

Additional Information

REALTIME has been blending craft and technology for nearly 30 years, with a strong focus on gaming cinematics and automotive visualization. They sponsor emerging talent through programs like Level Up.

Data Information

Last updated: 10/2/2025
Data confidence: 90%