Visual Effects Society Adopts New Code of Conduct
Member policy bolsters group’s commitment to preventing harassment and discrimination.
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Framestore Names Vic Lovejoy Senior VFX Producer
Exec brings extensive production experience in film, television and commercials to the company’s advertising division.
In Business, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Framestore Delivers A Slice of the Action for ‘Deadpool 2’
Delivering 229 shots, including a nearly all-CG finale sequence, VFX powerhouse leads work on the two main CG characters -- Colossus and Juggernaut -- as well as providing superhero VFX and animation work.
Animafest PRO Schedules Master Classes, Lectures, Discussions
Robert Morgan, Kim Keukeleire and Pedro Rivero to teach master classes during the event, part of Animafest Zagreb, running June 4-9.
SIGGRAPH Technical Papers Present Innovations From 38 Countries
Chosen research projects showcase significant advances by worldwide scholars.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, North America
Jared Mass Returns to Reel FX to Head Originals Unit
Original content slate includes Paramount Pictures release ‘Monster on the Hill’ in 2020.
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Technicolor Academy Launched to Develop, Train VFX Talent
Program open to recent film-school graduates will include eight to 10 weeks of intensive hands-on training and a one-year full-time paid internship.
Box Office: ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Disappoints in Debut
$103 million domestic gross over the Memorial Day weekend fell short of studio expectations.
Shotgun Opens Entries for 2018 Pipeline Awards
Honors will recognize top pipeline tools, standout individuals and trick shots.
In Awards, CG, Films, Flash, Games, Production, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, North America
Building A Better Colossus: How They Raised the VFX Stakes for ‘Deadpool 2’
Production VFX supervisor Dan Glass doubles down on the creation of a more unified Colossus with simultaneous facial capture and voice performance, and geometry-based character animation.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
‘Solo’ VFX Supe Rob Bredow to Keynote VIEW Conference 2018
Co-producer of the highly anticipated ‘Star Wars’ feature is the newly appointed head of ILM.
In 3D, Event, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, Europe, North America
How Method Studios Crafted Rocket 2.0 for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Method VFX supervisor Greg Steele oversees delivery of 430 shots for the culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including upgrades for Rocket and Groot featuring hand-keyed character animation.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Alchemy II, Henson Revive ‘Teddy Ruxpin’ for New Series
Fantasy adventure series will use Emmy-winning digital puppetry technology.
In 3D, Business, CG, Licensing, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Cartoon Merchandise Deals Herald Wrap for Licensing Expo
Fans can watch for new products featuring ‘Cuphead,’ Cartoon Network shows, ‘PJ Masks,’ ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ ‘Pablo,’ ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!,’ ‘Beylade Burst’ and more.
In Business, Event, Games, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Licensing | Geographic Region: All, North America
Defining Thanos: Weta Brings Motion Capture to New Heights for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Weta Digital and Digital Domain transform Josh Brolin’s motion capture performance into a believable and imposing CG adversary.
WB, Imagine, Animal Logic Form Production Pact
Companies agree to five-year deal to co-produce and co-finance animated and hybrid features for family audiences.
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Box Office: ‘Deadpool 2’ Succeeds ‘Avengers’ at No. 1
Fox’s R-rated superhero sequel scores second-biggest all-time opening for an R-rated movie.
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Framestore Names New Joint Heads of CG
Grant Walker and Ahmed Garraph join the leadership ranks for the studio’s advertising, television and immersive entertainment work.
In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Chaos Group Launches V-Ray Next for 3ds Max
Photorealistic ray tracer enters next stage with the help of scene intelligence, AI and double speed GPU rendering.
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WATCH: Luciana Carvalho Se Talks Immersive AR/VR Tech and Gender Diversity Initiatives at FMX 2018
REWIND’s head of partnerships talks about how AR, VR and immersive media technology are impacting people’s scientific and creative engagement with the world around them, as well as her work with UK-based Unfold Inclusion promoting gender diversity in the technology industry.
In CG, Digital Media, Event, People, Technology | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
Trojan Horse Was a Unicorn Launches Golden Ticket Challenge Art Competition
Winners in the Student and Professional categories to receive a ticket to THU, flights to Malta and 5-star accommodation for the duration of the event.
In 3D, Art, Call for Entries, CG, Event, Films, Games, People, Places, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
DNEG Appoints Acclaimed Senior VFX Supervisor Dan Glass
BAFTA-nominated supervisor will join DNEG’s Los Angeles studio.
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SIGGRAPH 2018 Art Gallery to Reflect Diversity and Culture
Art gallery, art papers to appear in 50th anniversary edition of ‘Leonardo.’
In Art, CG, Event, Films, Illustration, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, North America
Final Frontier Brings Animation Roster to China
Based in Shanghai, Final Frontier is the first international production company in the country representing a roster of animation studios and directors.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Commercials, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Previs Plays a Major Role in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Senior previs/postvis supervisor Gerardo Ramirez discusses the highlights and challenges of the fourteenth collaboration between The Third Floor and Marvel Studios.
