Dexter Studios is engaging with global audiences with its work in the production of the highly anticipated season 2 of “Squid Game.”
Content specialist company Dexter Studios [206560] announced that it was tasked with the digital intermediate (DI) work for the Netflix series “Squid Game” Season 2. Its subsidiary, Livetone, continued to work on the sound design, creating the unique atmosphere of “Squid Game.”
Dexter Studios and Livetone have recently collaborated with Netflix on various serials and films, including “Parasyte: The Grey,” “Mr. Plankton,” “Hellbound” Season 2, “Uprising,” the “Gyeongseong Creature” series, “The 8 Show,” and “City Hunter.”
“Squid Game” Season 2 tells the story of Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who returns to the game seeking revenge, and his intense showdown with the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), as the real game begins anew. Atypical for a pre-released series, it was nominated for Best TV Series Drama at the Golden Globe Awards, garnering early attention, and has received an explosive response from global viewers since its release on December 26.
Dexter Studios’ Colorist Director Park Jin-young said, “‘Squid Game’ Season 2 was filmed with the ARRI ALEXA 35, which boasts the best quality in the industry. Our aim was to maximize the expressiveness of the visuals while realistically capturing the unique colors and atmosphere of the art and set.” He added, “By focusing on the vivid spatial sense of the larger game sets and the diverse visual elements of each space, viewers can enjoy a fresh experience.”
Livetone Director Kang Hye-yeong, who continued as the sound supervisor, stated, “Given that ‘Squid Game’ is a series with a global fandom, we focused on consistently delivering the sensory experience that viewers felt in Season 1, including the voices transmitted through speakers and the resonance of voices according to the space. Our ultimate goal was to enhance the emotional lines that change according to each character’s inherent nature and the complex psychological battles through the mixing of sounds.”
Meanwhile, Dexter Studios has been showcasing its differentiated capabilities across the entire post-production process, including visual effects (VFX), digital intermediate (DI), digital imaging technician (DIT), and sound, by collaborating with various production companies, including Netflix, in a wide range of projects for theaters, streaming platforms, films, and dramas.
