Autodesk Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
On the heels of the company’s move to a subscription-only model for its software suites, Autodesk reports sluggish results for the third quarter of 2015.
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Interfacing with Mars: Territory Studio and ‘The Martian’
David Sheldon-Hicks, Marti Romances and Peter Eszenyi share how they cued off authentic NASA mission control systems to bring realistic computer UI designs to Ridley Scott’s sci-fi hit.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Hollywood Post Alliance Announces 2015 Award Winners
Weta Digital wins Outstanding Visual Effects in a Feature Film for their work on ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ at 10th Anniversary Gala honoring artists and innovators.
Former Shine CEO Alex Mahon Joins The Foundry
Design and visual effects software business The Foundry welcomes former Shine CEO.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Zoic Adds Executive Producer Jeff Blodgett
Joining Zoic Studios EPs Ian Unterreiner and Matt Thunel, Blodgett brings more than two decades of experience to his new position.
In Business, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Thinkbox Software Opens Beta for Deadline 8
Latest version of Thinkbox Software’s high-volume data management solution for rendering or processing information introduces on-demand metered licensing.
In 3D, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
New ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ Teaser Returns to Wonderland
Packed with gorgeous imagery, new trailer for the follow-up to Tim Burton’s 2010 movie, ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ shows off work from VFX vendors Double Negative and Sony Pictures Imageworks.
Siren Lab Productions Launches in Venice, CA
Creative VFX studio led by veteran VFX Supervisor/Flame artist Karen Heston recently collaborated with director Cary Joji Fukunaga on ‘Beasts of No Nation’ for Netflix.
Escape Studios Sets 2016 Dates for The VFX Festival
Now in its fourth year, The VFX Festival 2016 will be held February 23-25 at Cineworld at the O2 Centre in London.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Jobs & Recruiting, Places, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe
MPC, 72andSunny Seize Glory with ‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops III’ Trailer
MPC teams with 72andSyunny to deliver intense live-action trailer for Activision directed by Wayne McClammy and featuring Michael B. Jordan, Cara Delevingne and Marshawn Lynch.
NFTS, The Imaginarium Launch Performance Capture Course
Ten-week certificate course from the National Film and Television School offers one guaranteed paid job contract at the studio and production company co-founded by Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Jobs & Recruiting | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Aron Baxter Joins Click 3X
New creative director to oversee company’s creative output across clients.
In Business, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Vicon’s Motion Capture Scales New Heights for ‘Everest’
Vicon T40 cameras help Framestore capture the intensity of climbing Mount Everest for epic action-thriller ‘Everest.’
Muse VFX Delivers Chilling Effects for ‘From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series’
Los Angeles-based effects house employs Blackmagic Design’s Fusion Studio visual effects and motion graphics software for new series building on the horror franchise created by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino.
Cinesite Delivers Supernatural Effects for ‘The Last Witch Hunter’
Cinesite creates the VFX for key sequences in the movie, including the Queen Witch’s resurrection, an epic battle scene and CG magical effects.
Red Giant Releases Trapcode Suite 13
New release includes major upgrades to Trapcode Particular, Shine and Mir, new effects builder for visually designing particle systems, and brand-new plug-in Trapcode Tao for generating 3D ribbons and geometric shapes.
Pat McClung Joins FuseFX
Academy Award-nominated VFX veteran has a lengthy list of film and television credits to his name, including ‘McFarland, USA,’ ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,’ ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ and ‘Live Free and Die Hard.’
In Business, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
CG Student Awards Rebrands as The Rookies
New award categories include Architecture & Visualization, Fashion Design, Game Design & Development, Graphic Design, and Illustration & Concept Art.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Games, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Electric Theatre Collective & The Line Animation Open Shop in LA
New Los Angeles HQ to be headed up by executive producer Kate Hitchings joined by head of color Aubrey Woodiwiss.
Tom Jacobsen Joins VOLT Studios
As the company’s new partner and creative director, Jacobsen will apply his signature blend of filmmaking artistry and strategic thinking to creating visual content for advertising and branded installations.
In Business, Commercials, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Ridley Scott to Receive VES Lifetime Achievement Award
Acclaimed filmmaker-producer Ridley Scott named recipient of VES Lifetime Achievement Award; master visual futurist and iconic artist Syd Mead to receive VES Visionary Award.
In Awards, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Matthew Hunt Joins The Refinery AV
Award-winning marketing agency expands its gaming footprint with new VP of Games/Creative Director Matthew Hunt; celebrates big night with Clio Key Art award wins.
In Awards, Business, Commercials, Games, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
‘Harry Potter’ VFX Wizard David Vickery Joins ILM
Veteran visual effects supervisor known for his work on the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise joins Industrial Light & Magic’s global creative team in London.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Shotgun 6.3 Now Available
New features added to media app and revamped client review site.
MPC Delivers Hair-Raising VFX for Sony’s ‘Goosebumps’
Along with creative title sequence and in-theater Virtual Reality experience, MPC delivers 700 VFX shots for the Sony Pictures feature ranging from CG monsters and environments to magical effects.
