ILM Tackles ‘Kong: Skull Island’
Industrial Light & Magic animation supervisor Scott Benza discusses Warner Bros.’ latest take on one of Hollywood’s most iconic monster creations.
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‘The Boss Baby’ Takes Charge
Director Tom McGrath goes for a classic animation style in the new DreamWorks animated comedy.
Visualizing ‘The Great Wall’
The Third Floor’s previs supervisor Patrick Smith and postvis supervisor Heather Flynn discuss their work on director Zhang Yimou’s epic Chinese-U.S. action adventure co-production.
In CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
ILM Singapore Hubs its First Feature with Zhang Yimou’s ‘The Great Wall’
VFX supervisor Samir Hoon discusses the challenges of integrating the work of multiple facilities for the groundbreaking Chinese-U.S. big-budget co-production.
Creating a Modern World of Animals: Byron Howard on the Story and Directing Challenges of ‘Zootopia’
As part of AWN's Professional Spotlight Series recorded during VIEW 2016, the Oscar-nominated director of Disney’s hit, ‘Zootopia,’ talks about the decision to make significant story changes well into production on the animated feature film.
In Awards, CG, Education and Training, Films, People, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Integrating VFX and Stop-Motion: Steve Emerson on Hybrid Filmmaking Approach of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
As part of AWN's Professional Spotlight Series recorded during VIEW 2016, the Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor talks about a decade of filmmaking innovation and advancement at LAIKA.
In Awards, CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
ILM Works its Magic for ‘Doctor Strange’
VFX supervisor Richard Bluff describes Industrial Light & Magic’s dazzling New York and Hong Kong sequence work in Marvel’s supernatural adventure hit.
In CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Creating a Photoreal Masterpiece: Rob Legato on the Virtual Cinematography of ‘The Jungle Book’
As part of AWN's Professional Spotlight Series recorded during VIEW 2016, the Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor discusses the challenges of virtual production on the hit Disney live-action/CG hybrid feature film.
In Awards, CG, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
ILM Delivers Photoreal Invisible VFX to Tell the Tragic Story of The Deepwater Horizon
Academy gives nod to supporting visual effects with nomination of Industrial Light & Magic team led by VFX supervisor Craig Hammack for director Peter Berg’s depiction of the disastrous 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion and spill.
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Visualizing the Fantastic Worlds of ‘Doctor Strange’
The Third Floor’s previs and postvis supervisor Faraz Hameed describes the challenges of more than two years of work on Marvel’s hit supernatural superhero adventure.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Bringing ‘Secret Agent 00K9’ From Script to Screen
For independent creator and producer Brian Neil Hoff, 00K9 and his Furrywood stomping grounds represent a challenging 16-year labor of love.
Journey Inside the Colorful World of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Trolls’
Producer Gina Shay talks hugs, fuzz and the pressures of producing DWA’s peppy new animated musical comedy, now available on Digital HD and coming on Blu-ray and DVD.
Stop-Motion and VFX Converge in the Vast Oceans of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
No one talks as passionately about stylized water, and the artists who create it, as Laika VFX supervisor Steve Emerson.
Building A Home for Story, VFX and Technology in China
An ambitious new Beijing Film Academy initiative seeks to elevate Chinese content creation for the modern era.
In Business, CG, Education and Training, Films, People, Places, Production, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Jon Favreau Looks Back at ‘The Jungle Book’
Heading into Awards Season, the director of Disney’s 2016 photoreal live-action/CG hybrid action-adventure hit reflects on his initial skepticism and concerns adapting an animated feature film classic.
In 2D, CG, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Review: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Director Gareth Edwards delivers a film light on story but excellent when it comes to visuals and set piece moments.
Base FX Enters Risky Chinese Animated Feature Arena with ‘Wish Dragon’
Director Chris Appelhans bucks conventional industry “wisdom” by choosing VFX powerhouse as partner for first foray into crowded and uncertain Chinese animated feature film market.
The Irascible Ron Clements and John Musker Talk ‘Moana’
More than 40 years after joining Disney, the veteran ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘Aladdin’ directors’ latest animated gem hits the theatre.
Stephane Ceretti and the VFX of ‘Doctor Strange’
The action-adventure film’s overall VFX supervisor discusses visual design, fractals and practical effects used on Marvel’s latest hit.
Google Spotlight Stories Debuts ‘Rain or Shine’
Nexus Studios’s Chris O’Reilly and Felix Massie discuss their slick and adorable new 360 interactive story about a little girl determined to find, and enjoy her sunny day.
2D Animating the VFX Way on ‘Son of Zorn’
Lead Titmouse creatives explain the fast-paced production pipeline behind the scenes of FOX’s groundbreaking live-action/animation hybrid TV comedy from executive producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, People, Production, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: North America
It’s October – That Means VIEW Time!
The 2016 VIEW Conference in Turin, Italy promises once again, as it does each year, an inspirational week spent watching the best work from animation, VFX and game industry greats.
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Watch: Director Shannon Tindle Discusses Google’s ‘On Ice’ VR Project at VIEW Conference
2016’s VIEW Conference starts next week in Turin - watch AWN's two-part interview with the Google ATAP’s Spotlight Story writer, director and character designer from the 2015 edition.
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Watch: Production Designer Michael Kurinsky Talks ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ at VIEW Conference
The 2016 VIEW Conference kicks off next week in Turin - watch AWN's two-part interview with the Sony Pictures Animation artist from the 2015 edition.
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ILM ‘Captain America: Civil War’ VFX Part 2: Fully CG Airport Battle
VFX supervisor Russell Earl discusses the climactic airport battle complete with fully CG super heroes, environments and hundreds of digital assets on Marvel’s latest ‘Captain America’ franchise hit.
