In our conversation, Hugues Namur shares insights into his extensive career in visual effects, detailing his pivotal role in projects ranging from huge crowd scenes for Astérix: The Middle Empire, to the innovative French sci-fi movie L’Empire, which featured spacecraft amidst familiar French landscapes. He also reflects on the challenges and rewards of his work on Santa & Cie, collaborating closely with renowned figures like Alain Chabat and Brian Jones to bring digital doubles and vibrant environments to life on screen.