Zarkon Beware: ‘Voltron VR Chronicles’ Immersive 360 Game Roars to Life
Universal and Digital Domain’s new VR game embeds users inside a fast-paced, expertly designed and narratively satisfying ‘Voltron’ action adventure.
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Highly Suitable Work: Luma Pictures Tackles ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
VFX supervisor Kevin Souls leads Los Angeles and Melbourne teams handling almost 500 key shots on the first ‘Spider-Man’ film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Oscar Nominee Lou Pecora Joins Zoic
Industry veteran brings decades of feature film experience to the studio’s rapidly growing high-end television clients.
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Massive Announces AI-Controlled Horse & Rider Agent
New crowd simulation agent delivers lifelike, feature film quality movements recorded by one of the world’s leading motion capture studios.
In 3D, CG, Event, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, Australia, North America
Massive Debuts Massive Prime 9.0 at SIGGRAPH 2017
Industry-leading simulation tool features improved workflow for creating crowds, expanded shading options, and universal plugin to ensure compatibility with all major 3D software.
In 3D, CG, Event, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, Australia, North America
Fox, Paramount & Crystal Dynamics Named Defendants in MOVA Lawsuit
MOVA developers suing Disney and Marvel for IP Infringement expand lawsuit to include ‘Deadpool,’ and ‘Terminator: Genisys’ features and ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ video game.
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The Iconic Character Transformations of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Framestore VFX supervisor Kyle McCulloch shares how Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Cadenza and Garderobe were brought to life in Disney’s hit live-action remake of the classic 1991 animated feature.
Lawsuit: MOVA Developers Suing Disney & Marvel for IP Infringement
Intellectual property lawsuit alleges Disney, Marvel and others knowingly infringed copyrights, trademarks, and/or patents by using stolen CG technology in blockbuster movies.
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Deluxe Names Craig Zerouni Head of Technology, VFX
Longtime media technology executive to focus on integrating and expanding production capacity across Method Studios, Iloura and Deluxe VR.
In Business, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
John Cho and Leslie Mann Hosting Academy’s Sci-Tech Awards
Actors John Cho and Leslie Mann will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on Saturday, February 11, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
In Awards, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Kerry Shea Named Head of Deluxe’s Vancouver Studio
Veteran production executive to oversee day-to-day operations for Deluxe Entertainment Services Group’s VFX brand Method Studios and TV/VFX brand Encore.
In Business, Films, People, Post-production, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
The Foundry Appoints Jody Madden Chief Product Officer
Madden to serve as both Chief Product Officer and Chief Customer Officer, while Phil Parsonage is named Director of Engineering.
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FuseFX Appoints Randall Rosa & Wendy Lanning to Lead Vancouver Team
Rosa to serve as Head of Production/Senior VFX Supervisor with Lanning serving as Executive Producer.
Blur Bolsters Technology & Creative Capabilities with New Talent
Character effects supervisor Eric Maurer and asset supervisor Oded Raz to bolster studio’s leadership team as the company gears up for the next round of feature work by Blur co-founder and ‘Deadpool’ director Tim Miller.
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Digital Domain Delivers Seamless Effects for Spike Jonze’s New Ad for Kenzo
VFX house contributes a range of seamless effects for ‘My Mutant Brain,’ director Spike Jonze’s stunning new short film starring Margaret Qualley for Kenzo's new perfume, KenzoWorld.
Shotgun Facilitates 300 Remote Artists for ‘The Squonk’ Short
Berlin-based filmmaker Jannis Funk relies on Shotgun to manage a team of 300 remote VFX artists, a library of 900 miniature models, and overall production tracking and review.
Chaos Group Announces Blockbuster Lineup for V-Ray Days at SIGGRAPH 2016
Fourth annual event offers exclusive behind-the-scenes look at VFX for hit films, games and television; sneak peek at live VR rendering tech.
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Digital Domain Blocked from Using MOVA Tech
District Court Judge John S. Tigar issues preliminary injunction blocking the use of the Academy Award-winning facial motion capture technology by all its licensees, including Digital Domain.
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Ed Ulbrich Joins Deluxe to Lead Visual Effects and Virtual Reality
Former Digital Domain CEO joins the company as President and General Manager, Deluxe Visual Effects, responsible for leading Deluxe's Method Studios and Iloura, and unifying global VFX operations.
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Digital Domain Launches Interactive Division
Purchase of game development studio Digital Funk Machine continues drive in creation of groundbreaking virtual reality entertainment content.
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Digital Domain Names Ken Roupenian Digital Studio VP
Thirty-year VFX industry veteran formerly worked at Rhythm & Hues, where he served as head of digital production for the past 10 years.
VFX Supervisor Dan Akers Joins Blur Studio
Former Digital Domain VFX and Compositing Supervisor oversaw work for spots for brands including Nike, Lexus, Cadillac, Nissan, Kia, ‘Assassin’s Creed’ and the ‘Destiny’ franchise.
In Business, Commercials, Games, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Amplifies Commercial Division with New Hires
Nicole Fina hired as Executive Producer of Commercials; Leslie Sorrentino to head up New Business for Commercials.
Oscar and BAFTA-Winning VFX Supervisor Eric Barba Joins ILM
Former Digital Domain chief creative officer to oversee Industrial Light & Magic’s Vancouver facility, supervising effects work and providing creative oversight across all of the studio’s projects.
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VES Announces 2016 Board, Re-Elects Chair Mike Chambers
Officers include Board Chair Mike Chambers, 1st Vice Chair Jeffrey A. Okun, 2nd Vice Chair Nancy St. John, Treasurer Susan Thurmond O’Neal and Secretary Rita Cahill.
