William Joyce and DNEG Teaming on Animated ‘The Great Gatsby’ Feature
Brian Selznick to pen script for first ever animated version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 classic American novel.
Tagged With: game engines
Escape Studios, ScreenSkills, and Epic Games Team Up on ‘Pick and Mix’
The two-week program will help film and television professionals move into real-time visualization and virtual production; free for freelancers and furloughed workers, the program runs March 15-26.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
DNEG and Dimension Establish Virtual Production Partnership
Deal brings together VFX company’s creative talent with XR studio’s volumetric and real-time development to enrich relationships and service offerings across film, episodic and animation projects.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, People, Short Films, Technology, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Framestore Expands Real-Time Tech Team with New Appointments
Grant Bolton named lead technical director and Alberto Aguado principal engineer on engine team to support studio’s growing use of game engine technology in VFX and virtual production toolsets.
Real-Time Gaming Tech Shines in Heartwarming ‘Windup’ Animated Short
For Chinese director Yibing Jiang, Unity’s real-time tools enabled a small global team of artists to work quickly and efficiently, in parallel rather than sequentially, to produce a beautiful and touching film about the bond between a father and his ailing daughter.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Short Films, Technology, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Ishan Shukla’s ‘Schirkoa’ Set to Begin Production
Animated feature, based on the director’s award-winning short, will blend 2D and 3D cinema, animation, and video game development techniques; production begins Spring 2021 with the premiere planned for 2023.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Technology, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Disney’s Immersive, Interactive ‘Baymax Dreams’ Short Premieres at Sundance
Studio’s first interactive episode, part of the festival’s New Frontier Gallery, uses interactive cloud streaming technology to enable seamless interaction and high-end graphics on mobile platforms.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, People, Short Films, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Sundance | Geographic Region: All
16 Finalists From Unreal Engine Short Film Challenge Revealed
Stunning array of shorts, selected from across Australia in Epic’s first Unreal Engine Short Film Challenge, were all completed in just six weeks during the pandemic, and showcase Unreal’s virtual production capabilities and how the platform is enabling increasingly sophisticated creativity.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Technology, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Wallace & Gromit’s ‘The Big Fix Up’ AR/MR App Released Today
Aardman and Fictioneers’ new story-driven interactive experience gets up close with the comedic duo, taking users on an urgent fixit job in Bristol as employees of their odd job company, Spick & Spanners; the free app is available on iOS and Android devices in the UK, US, and Canada.
‘Gods of Mars’: Virtual Production and NVIDIA RTX Real-Time Graphics at Work
Production of epic space adventure combines miniatures and real-time technologies at a fraction of the cost of similarly designed and animated blockbuster feature films.
Epic Games Releases Free City and Sculpture Asset Downloads from FILFURY Short
Watch: ‘Unreal for All Creators' project by artist/director and his team at The Mill showcases real-time production tools for creators in games, film & television, architecture, and automotive; key assets used in the short’s production now available for download.
Cool New Baby Yoda Short Made by Just One Person in 15 Days
Check it out!; Kite and Lightening’s Cory Strassburger produces high-quality seven-minute CG short, ‘The Child Strikes Back,’ using an iPhone, free Unreal Engine, and off-the-shelf tools and assets.
Epic Games Releases Weta’s ‘Meerkat’ Hair and Fur Sample Project
VFX powerhouse has worked closely with Epic to fine-tune Unreal Engine’s strand-based Hair and Fur system; downloadable scene gives users a firsthand look at the production tool in action.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Historic Vancouver Club Restored for Virtual 1930s Jazz Performance
On November 20, Shocap’s XR concert event with singer Jill Barber marries live music, greenscreens, mocap cameras, Unreal Engine, and proprietary technology to transport audiences back 90 years.
twofour54 Abu Dhabi and Unity Creating Gaming ‘Centre of Excellence’
10-year partnership will build regional gaming hub for industry offering a training and entrepreneurial platform for cultivating talent and launching new careers throughout Middle East and Africa.
4 Heart Pumping Nike Spots Created in Just 1 Month with Unity Real-Time Tools
Zachary Dixon and IV Studio produced four video game-style versions of top athletes using game engine technology, delivering the first in just two weeks.
Unity Publishes 2021 Product Roadmap
Company focus for next year is on providing creators with production-ready features, workflows, and components, and changing their approach to how these new tools will be delivered.
Watch 2 New ‘Baymax Dreams’ Shorts Made with Unity Real-Time Game Engine Tools
Disney Television Animation continues their groundbreaking production work with just launched season of new short films based on their Emmy Award-nominated ‘Big Hero 6 The Series.’
See Project Trailers and Updates on Newest Epic MegaGrants CG Projects
In first year, $42 million in financial support has gone to more than 600 recipients for their projects using Unreal Engine, 3D graphics tools and open source software.
Weta, Streamliner and Avalon Studios Launch Virtual Production Business
New service, based in New Zealand, brings together LED live stage expertise and real-time game engine-based workflows to expand what can be done safely and creatively on set.
Method Studios Brings Mocap into the Work from Home Pipeline with Xsens
CG supervisor Han Yang has transitioned his game cinematic and trailer production efforts to a work from home studio, allowing him to continue delivering high-level content on a host of projects.
Wallace & Gromit Join the AR World with ‘The Big Fix Up’
Augmented reality experience from Aardman and Fictioneers consortium introduces their innovative new storytelling technology platform, using Unity tools, backed by UK government funding.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Epic Launches Online Service with Powerful Game Developer Tools
Simple free SDK helps developers grow their communities across multiple platforms and stores.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Games | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 4.25
New version includes next-gen platform support, allowing developers to build PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X games.
Exclusive: Baobab Studios and John Legend Release ‘When You Can Fly’ Music Video
New lyrics music video of original song from 4-time Emmy Award-winning animated VR film to help raise awareness of Return to the Heart Foundation’s Native COVID-19 Action Fund.
