What is VFX outsourcing?

VFX outsourcing is hiring a remote specialist studio to handle visual effects tasks — such as rotoscoping, paint and cleanup, matchmove, and compositing — on your behalf. Production companies outsource VFX to reduce costs, access expert talent without permanent hires, and scale output during peak production periods. Lucid Nepal has provided VFX outsourcing services from Kathmandu, Nepal since 2011, serving film studios and broadcasters worldwide.

Why outsource rotoscoping to Lucid Nepal?

Rotoscoping outsourcing to Lucid Nepal delivers Hollywood-quality roto, stereo roto, and green/blue screen keying at competitive rates. Lucid Nepal has specialised in rotoscoping since 2011, with dedicated roto artists working to European QC standards. Turnarounds are fast and pricing is significantly below US and UK market rates — making Lucid Nepal a preferred roto outsource partner for feature films, TV series, and streaming productions worldwide.

What paint and cleanup services does Lucid Nepal offer?

Paint and cleanup outsourcing at Lucid Nepal covers wire removal, rig removal, reflection removal, crew and equipment removal, dust and scratch removal, and beauty fixes including digital makeup, wrinkle cleanup, and tattoo removal. All work is delivered frame-accurately at theatrical quality. Lucid Nepal has performed paint and cleanup for major feature films and episodic productions since 2011.

Can Lucid Nepal handle matchmove outsourcing for large productions?

Yes — matchmove outsourcing for large productions is a core Lucid Nepal service. The studio provides 2D tracking, 3D camera tracking, object tracking, and deformation tracking with a scalable pipeline built for high shot counts. Feature film and episodic streaming productions regularly outsource matchmove to Lucid Nepal for its consistent quality and fast turnaround times.

How does Lucid Nepal integrate with existing VFX pipelines?

Lucid Nepal integrates directly with your existing VFX pipeline as a remote backend partner. The studio supports ACES-compliant colour pipelines, secure encrypted file delivery, and cross-timezone collaboration. Artists adapt to your naming conventions, preferred delivery formats, and software requirements — ensuring a seamless workflow regardless of your existing setup.

What makes Lucid Nepal different from other VFX outsourcing companies?

Lucid Nepal stands apart from other VFX outsourcing companies through 13+ years of continuous operation, a full-time studio of long-term artists (not a freelance marketplace), Hollywood production credits, and European QC standards — all at Kathmandu cost rates. Unlike large India-based outsource facilities, Lucid Nepal operates as a boutique partner where every project receives direct senior supervision.

How much does VFX outsourcing cost at Lucid Nepal?

VFX outsourcing pricing at Lucid Nepal is based on shot complexity, volume, service type, and turnaround. Rates are significantly below US and UK market rates while maintaining Hollywood-quality output. To receive a detailed quote, contact Lucid Nepal with your shot list and project brief — quotes are provided within 24 hours.

What software does Lucid Nepal use for VFX outsourcing?

Lucid Nepal uses industry-standard professional VFX software for compositing, rotoscoping, paint and cleanup, matchmove, 3D work, and motion graphics. The studio adapts to the software and pipeline requirements of each client, and delivers in any format the production workflow requires — including all major image sequences, colour spaces, and editorial formats.

Is my footage secure when outsourcing VFX to Lucid Nepal?

Yes — all client footage and project materials are treated as strictly confidential at Lucid Nepal. The studio uses NDA-protected secure file transfer and encrypted delivery for all assets. Every project operates under a full non-disclosure agreement. Lucid Nepal has maintained an unblemished confidentiality record across 13+ years of international VFX outsourcing.

Where is Lucid Nepal located and what time zones does it serve?

Lucid Nepal is based in Kathmandu, Nepal (UTC+5:45) and serves VFX studios and production companies worldwide. Nepal Standard Time provides productive business-hours overlap with both Europe (morning overlap) and North America (evening overlap) — enabling efficient daily communication and review cycles without full overnight delays.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Lucid Nepal ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when you visit lucidnepal.com or contact us through our website. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Who We Are

Lucid Nepal is a VFX outsourcing studio based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We provide visual effects services to production companies, studios, and broadcasters worldwide.

Business name: Lucid Media Private Limited
Address: New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: info@lucidnepal.com
Phone: +977 9841343483

For any privacy-related enquiries, contact us at info@lucidnepal.com.

What Data We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you complete and submit the contact form on our website, we collect:

Your name
Your email address
Your company name (optional)
The content of your message
A record of your consent to this Privacy Policy

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our server and hosting provider (Hostinger) automatically record standard technical information, including:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Date and time of your visit
Referring website address

This information is used for security monitoring and site performance analysis. It is not linked to your personal identity.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. We use:

Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the site. These are only set with your consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings banner on this website, or by adjusting your browser settings.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information you submit through our contact form to:

Respond to your enquiry
Discuss potential VFX projects or collaborations
Send you information you have specifically requested

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

Consent: When you tick the consent checkbox on our contact form, you give us explicit consent to store and use your submitted information to respond to your enquiry.
Legitimate interests: We process server log data (IP addresses, visit records) for security monitoring and to protect our website from malicious activity. This is balanced against your privacy rights and does not override them.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

We may share limited data with the following trusted service providers who assist us in operating this website:

Hostinger — our web hosting provider, who stores website data on servers. Hostinger is bound by their own data processing agreements.
Google Analytics — if installed, used to analyse website traffic. IP addresses are anonymised. Google's privacy policy applies.

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Lucid Nepal or others.

How Long We Keep Your Data

Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years from the date of submission, or until you request deletion, whichever comes first.
Server logs: Retained for up to 12 months, then automatically deleted by our hosting provider.
Email correspondence: Retained for the duration of any business relationship and up to 3 years thereafter for legitimate business record-keeping.

Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another region with applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data. We will action this within 30 days.
Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data while a complaint is investigated.
Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to withdraw consent: Where we process data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Right to object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@lucidnepal.com with the subject line "Data Request". We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before actioning a request.

If you are in the EU or UK and believe we are processing your data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. Measures we have in place include:

HTTPS encryption across the entire website
Restricted access to contact form data
Regular security monitoring of our hosting environment
NDA-protected handling of all client footage and project materials

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as Vimeo, LinkedIn, or client references). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is directed at business professionals and is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data through our site, contact us and we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: info@lucidnepal.com
Address: New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977 9841343483