The Foundry Introduces MODO 10.1
New procedural modeling system makes 3D content creation faster and easier.
In 3D, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
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WATCH: ACM SIGGRAPH Unveils 2016 Festival Animation Trailer
Selections for the Oscar-qualifying festival include outstanding achievements in animated feature and short films, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, game excerpts, and many others.
In 3D, CG, Festival, Films, Games, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, North America
Deluxe Promotes Post Veteran Domenic Rom
Former Managing Director of Deluxe's New York studio including Encore, Company 3 and Method promoted to the role of President and General Manager, Deluxe TV Post-Production Services.
In Films, People, Post-production, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Ubisoft, South Park Digital Studios Announce ‘South Park: The Fractured But Whole’
Sequel to 2014’s award-winning title, ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth,’ available December 6th.
In Cartoons, Games, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: E3 | Geographic Region: North America
Warner Bros. Interactive Announces ‘Batman: Arkham VR’
Rocksteady Studios to deliver the first Dark Knight virtual reality experience for Playstation VR October 2016.
In Games, Home Entertainment, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: E3 | Geographic Region: North America
Spontaneous Hires Darryl Mascarenhas as Executive Creative Director
Emmy-nominated creative director and live-action filmmaker joins Manhattan-based design and animation studio.
ASC Board Appoints Kees Van Oostrum President
American Society of Cinematographers, ASC, Films, People, Kees Van Oostrum
In Films, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Disney Unveils First Full-Length Trailer for ‘Pete’s Dragon’
New trailer for Disney’s reimagining of a cherished family film introduces Elliot, a fierce and loyal friend with a 30-foot wingspan who loves the outdoors.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
BOT VFX Adds Industry Veteran Frederick Lissau
Senior producer brings more than 20 years of experience working in VFX, animation and games.
In Business, Films, Games, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
MPC NY Delivers VFX for Hard-Hitting ‘Boxer’ Spot
Added realism from effects team helps visual allegory of cancer treatment come to life.
Disney, DreamWorks Animation Appealing Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit
New petition raises questions about the statute of limitations for the class-action lawsuit alleging that studios violated antitrust laws by conspiring to suppress the wages of animation and VFX artists via non-poaching agreements.
Reallusion Launches iClone 3D Video Compositing Studio Pack
Leading 2D and 3D animation software and content developer teams with Digital Juice to offer 3D compositing package for video editors featuring real-time animation, dynamic 3D video montage, and 3D layering effects.
Mike Pilcher Joins The Foundry
New chief sales officer previously worked at comScore, where he was responsible for the global data analytics of the company’s sales operation across EMEA and APAC.
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Troika Develops New Style Guide for Cartoon Network
Hollywood-based agency designs and delivers a dynamic insert and promo system infused with the network’s trademark humor and personality in order to bring consistency to the Cartoon Network global brand.
Hornet Signs Director Uri Lotan
Emerging directorial talent behind the music video for Jane Bordeaux’s ‘Ma’agalim’ has worked with Pixar, Disney and Sony Pictures Imageworks.
In Commercials, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Review: ‘Warcraft’
Director Duncan Jones’ adaptation of Blizzard Entertainment’s epic game universe lays down a solid foundation for the franchise’s cinematic future.
SIGGRAPH 2016 Launches ‘Summer of VR’
VR Village will celebrate ‘Summer of VR’ with unprecedented number of cutting-edge experiential virtual reality and augmented reality installations.
In 3D, CG, Event, Interactive, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Duncan Jones Talks ‘Warcraft’
Director discusses bringing Blizzard Entertainment’s hit gaming franchise into the realm of feature films.
In CG, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
L.A. Post Fest Debuts at Aero Theatre in Santa Monica
Winning films from inaugural Los Angeles Post Production Group event now featured online
CN Expands ‘Adventure Time’ Franchise with Multi-Platform ‘Card Wars’ Sequel
Cartoon Network launches the next iteration of the highly successful ‘Card Wars’ with a multi-platform rollout encompassing linear and digital content, mobile gaming and consumer products
Digital Domain Launches Interactive Division
Purchase of game development studio Digital Funk Machine continues drive in creation of groundbreaking virtual reality entertainment content.
In Business, CG, Interactive, People, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
SolidAnim Introduces SolidTrack Unity
New version of markerless camera tracking and previs/animation solution for real-time visual effects & on-set visualization can now be used with game rendering engine Unity.
In 3D, CG, Games, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Disney Announces TV Special for Grand Opening Celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort
Spectacular one-of-a-kind grand opening celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort to be presented as special telecast, Thursday, June 16 on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD.
DaVinci Resolve 12.5 Now Shipping
Massive update to Blackmagic Design’s professional editing and color correction software includes more than 1,000 enhancements and 250 new features.
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The Artery VFX Adds Executive Producer and Managing Director Deborah Sullivan
Veteran ad agency and commercial industry head of production previously led production departments for DDB NY and FCB, and was a founding partner of independent agency Berlin Cameron and Partners.
