Google Cloud, Sony Pictures Imageworks Collaborate on Open-Source OpenCue
Open-source, high-performance render manager based on Sony’s in-house queuing system, Cue 3, is purpose-built for the needs of the visual effects and animation industry.
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VIDEO: Pollen Creates Cinematic Score for Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Age of Sail’
Pollen Music Group’s Scot Stafford employs a modern, minimalist approach to creating the score for director John Kahrs’ sweeping new short film and VR experience for Google Spotlight Stories, ‘Age of Sail.’
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Art Triumphs Over Everything
Cassidy Curtis, technical art lead at Google Spotlight Stories and one of the creative minds behind Oscar-shortlisted animated short film ‘Age of Sail,’ explains why the stylized look of Sony’s awards juggernaut, ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,’ should be a rallying cry for the animation industry.
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Gallery Nucleus Presenting ‘Weekends,’ ‘Age of Sail’ This Saturday!
Screenings and panels of Oscar-shortlisted animated short films to be followed by a filmmaker signing session.
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Google Spotlight Stories and Chromosphere Raise the Bar for ‘Age of Sail’
Technical art leads Cassidy Curtis and Theresa Latzko keep things shipshape in their quest to take the cinematic VR Short by Oscar-winning director John Kahrs onto the high seas.
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Review: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
AWN’s “Miscweant” shares his take on brand names, Disney Princesses and a refreshing break from clichéd buddy movies.
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John Kahrs Enters the ‘Age of Sail’ with Cinematic New VR Short
Taking virtual reality onto the high seas, Oscar-winning director of Disney’s ‘Paperman’ delves into the making of Google Spotlight Stories’ longest, most visually complex virtual reality experience to date.
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Chad Howitt Joins We Are Royale as Creative Director
Designer brings to studio a decade of experience in commercials, working on brands including VW, Honda, Marvel and Ubisoft.
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TRAILER: Google Spotlight Stories VR Short ‘Age of Sail’ Sets Course for North America
Virtual reality short produced by GSS partner Chromosphere and helmed by Oscar-winning director John Kars to celebrate its North American premiere at the LA Film Festival’s immersive showcase, ‘The Portal.’
Titmouse: A Chat with Chris Prynoski
Ahead of the Season 7 premiere of hit Adult Swim series ‘The Venture Bros.,’ Titmouse head and founder Chris Prynoski reflects on the independent animation studio’s early days.
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Google Spotlight Stories VR Short ‘Age of Sail’ to Premiere at Venice
Helmed by Oscar-winning director John Kars with production design by Celine Desrumaux, ‘Age of Sail’ is produced by GSS partner Chromosphere.
SIGGRAPH 2018 to Debut Immersive Pavilion With Vrcade and Village
Pavilion to host virtual, augmented and mixed reality projects; Walt Disney Animation Studios’ first VR Short, ‘Cycles,’ to make worldwide debut.
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‘Angry Birds,’ ‘Masha’ Cheer on World Cup on YouTube Kids
Platform debuts new soccer-themed content from both brands.
‘The Art of Google Spotlight Stories’ Now Available!
GSS luminaries gather for opening night reception launching ‘The Art of Google Spotlight Stories’ book and art exhibit on display at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, CA through April 22.
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Foundry Partners With Google Cloud for Cloud-Based Pipeline Tool Athera
Pairing will allow users to work with multiple VFX applications in the cloud.
Gallery Nucleus to Present the Art of Google Spotlight Stories
Art exhibition & book launch spotlighting the creative forces behind Google Spotlight Stories to be held Saturday, April 7.
FMX Adds Insights into Blockbuster VFX, AR, Animation
‘Black Panther,’ Oscar-winner ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ will be spotlighted.
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Annie Winner Tuna Bora Joins Nexus Studios
Acclaimed illustrator and designer looks to explore and experiment in multiple media.
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Google Spotlight Stories Debuts ‘Sonaria’
New VR experience directed by Pollen’s Scot Stafford and Chromosphere’s Kevin Dart launches on Steam and Vive Port, mobile for Android and iOS via the Google Spotlight Stories app, and Google Daydream.
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Sketchfab Introduces Support for Android ARCore
New app brings Sketchfab’s library of over 2 million CG models to Android users in augmented reality and virtual reality.
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Digital Domain Opens India Studio
Facility in Hyderabad is the studio’s tenth global studio.
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Berlin’s Pictoplasma Comes to New York for Nov. 17 Event
Festival presents global lineup of acclaimed speakers at the Parsons School of Design.
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Gallery: See Stills, Behind-the Scenes Imagery and Concept Art from Jorge Gutiérrez’s ‘Son of Jaguar’
Google Spotlight Stories teams with Reel FX to debut new VR short that builds on Mexican director Jorge Gutiérrez’s previous work.
Jorge Gutiérrez Wrestles with the Limitations of Virtual Reality in ‘Son of Jaguar’
Google Spotlight Stories teams with Reel FX to debut new VR short that builds on the Mexican director’s past work from ‘El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera’ and ‘The Book of Life.’
‘The Breadwinner’ Tops Inaugural Animation Is Film Prizes
‘The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales’ takes Special Jury Prize.
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