visuals for Live Entertainment
A collective of freelance artists crafting VFX for your real-time experiences.
Featured works created by Section 9 artists while employed at other studios
At Section 9, we bring visual storytelling to life across real-time and experiential formats—from live performances and immersive installations to virtual reality and virtual production environments. Our work blurs the line between the physical and the digital, fusing visual effects with real-time adaptability to create unforgettable moments.
With deep experience across platforms and technologies—Unreal Engine, Notch and traditional 3D—we develop smart, efficient workflows that balance creative ambition with cost-effective execution. We ensure your visuals deliver maximum impact with streamlined execution.
No two projects are alike—we adapt to your vision, timeline, and scale. From previsualization and asset development to real-time integration and onsite support, we partner closely with creatives and technologists to make your ideas not just possible, but powerful.
Let’s push the limits of what visual effects can do in spaces where audiences don’t just watch—they feel.
Stage & Set Extensions
We enhance physical stage designs with digital extensions, seamlessly blending real and virtual elements. Whether expanding a stage with immersive digital backdrops or integrating virtual set pieces, our work elevates productions by creating dynamic, ever-changing environments that captivate live audiences. Using DMX control, we can synchronize animated lighting and modify digital set elements in real time, ensuring a cohesive and reactive stage experience.
Projection & LED Content
We design and animate visuals tailored for LED walls, projection mapping, and XR stages. Our work ensures seamless playback across massive screens, syncing with performances to create stunning visuals that transform any venue into a dynamic storytelling space.
Generative & Interactive Visuals
Bringing shows to life with real-time visuals that react to music, motion, or audience input, we specialize in generative content using Notch, Unreal, and TouchDesigner. Whether it’s live-controlled VJ visuals or interactive elements responding to performers, our work adds an extra layer of immersion and spontaneity to live events.
Character & AVATARS
Add personality and emotion to your stories.
From lifelike humans to whimsical creatures, our character animations focus on creating movements, expressions, and interactions that connect with audiences. Ideal for commercials, entertainment, and storytelling, we infuse every character with life and charm.
FX & Simulations
We craft visual effects that add spectacle to live shows, from real-time particle simulations and volumetric lighting to pyrotechnic-style bursts and weather effects. Our VFX ensures that digital elements seamlessly integrate with stage lighting and physical effects for a truly immersive experience.
who is section 9
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Raul Baeza
VFX Generalist | CG Supervisor | Animator | Rigger | Motion Graphics Artist
Raul, an experienced CG Artist and Supervisor, has developed expertise in Advertising and Live Entertainment, leading teams and collaborating with directors, producers, and creatives to transform their ideas into compelling visuals.
He has collaborated on prestigious projects for clients such as McDonald's, Uber Eats, Mercedes Benz, Katy Perry, Montreal Canadiens, and more. -
Alexander Debavelaere
VFX Generalist | VJ | Environment | Look Development
Also known by his VJ alias Alex Vlair, Alex brings over 10 years of experience creating immersive visuals for events and advertising. His work targets the music industry, specializing in real-time 3D content using Notch and Unreal Engine. He has created visuals for concerts and music videos for artists such as Justin Timberlake and Coldplay. Alex has extensive experience performing in immersive environments like 360 Domes, as well as creating content for VR and anamorphic displays.
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Eddy Chan
VFX Generalist | Compositor | Lighting | Look Development | Motion Graphics Artist
Eddy is a VFX artist with over 20 years of experience for advertising and live entertainment. He has collaborated with major brands like Cirque du Soleil, Celine Dion, and the Montreal Canadiens, delivering high-quality visuals that bring creative visions to life. Proficient in Maya, Nuke, and Unreal Engine, Eddy combines technical expertise with artistic flair, making him a trusted collaborator in the world of visual effects.