Animation and VFX Fall 2014 Movie Preview
Witches, robots, cuddly bears and Moses himself are coming to theatres this fall.
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Autodesk Re-Ups Sponsorship for VES Student Award
Technology developer Autodesk supports the Steven Spielberg-inspired award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project for the seventh year in a row.
In 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, CG, Education and Training, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
13th Annual VES Awards Now Accepting Submissions
The Visual Effects Society is now accepting submissions for the 13th Annual VES Awards Show, recognizing visual effects in film, television, special venue, games & animation.
In Awards, Call for Entries, Commercials, Films, Games, Interactive, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
Pratt Upload 2014 to Explore Digital Arts
Free public festival in Brooklyn includes keynote address by Marisa Olson, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and a multi-media after-party.
In Art, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Discover the VFX Behind LAIKA’s ‘Boxtrolls’
The Cinefex blog takes an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the visual effects created for LAIKA’s newest animated feature, ‘The Boxtrolls.’
In 3D, CG, Films, Stop-Motion, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Mixamo Teams with Adobe to Bring 3D Character Animation to Photoshop CC
Artists can now import 3D animated characters and blend them with 2D scenes in the latest version of Photoshop CC.
In 3D, CG, Event, Games, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Passion Turns to PipelineFX for Big Ad Campaigns
Artists rely on Qube! to manage renders on spots like Nike’s blockbuster ad for the World Cup, “The Last Game.”
In CG, Commercials, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Athena Studios Names Vince De Quattro Head of Production
Athena Studios names Vince De Quattro as the Executive in Charge of Production.
In Business, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Big Block Live Adds New Directors, Sales Representation
Paul Trillo, John Poliquin and B&W join Big Block Live’s creative collective, newly represented by Miss Smith, KK Reps and Devine Reps.
MassMarket Releases Mobile VFX Utility MassMarker
Free to download and available now for iOS and Android, MassMarker allows users to track and interact with any mobile device on set.
Adobe Takes Creativity Mobile at MAX 2014
Latest Creative Cloud release drives deep connections between new family of mobile apps and enhanced CC Desktop Tools via all-new creative profile.
In CG, Event, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Box Office Report: David Fincher's 'Gone Girl' Nabs $38M Debut
David Fincher's adaptation of Gillian Flynn's popular novel takes first place with $38 million, while the prequel to ‘The Conjuring’ is a very close second with $37.2 million.
In Business, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Japan’s SoftBank to Invest $250M in Legendary Studios
Separate negotiations to acquire DreamWorks Animation reportedly break down.
In Business, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Fincher’s ‘Gone Girl’ Gets the Adobe Treatment
Tight integration between Premiere Pro CC and After Effects CC allows multiple editors and VFX artists to work on the same project.
‘The Bridge’ Delivers Industry-Ready U.K. Talent
‘The Bridge’ program is a collaboration between Animation Skillnet, the Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin BIC and creative industry players such as Treehouse Republic, Windmill Lane and Piranha Bar.
WIZZdesign Helps Create Photoreal Spot for Peugeot
WIZZdesign helps Peugot create ‘The Legend Returns,’ a photoreal spot for the Peugeot 208 GTI which pays tribute to the legendary 1984 film, ‘Bombardier.’
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Cinesite Takes on ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’
Adapted from the Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel of the same name, ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ combines Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel with elements of modern zombie fiction.
In Books, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Digital Domain Promotes Joanna Capitano to VP, Features
Executive Producer Joanna Capitano is elevated to the position of Vice President of Features.
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King and Country Creates Dynamic Spot for All-New Ford Transit
Team Detroit taps King and Country to produce “9 to 5’ers,” a dynamic spot for the 2015 Ford Transit.
'Iron Man 3' VFX Supervisor Christopher Townsend Kicks Off VIEW Conference Intervew Series Recap
Counting down to the 2014 VIEW Conference kick off October 14, 2014, we look back at some of the great key speaker interviews from past editions.
New ‘Interstellar’ Trailer Reveals Early IMAX Release
Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated sci-fi epic will be released in 70mm IMAX, 70mm and 35mm formats on Wednesday, November 5th, two days ahead of its nationwide release.
Tool Signs Acclaimed Interactive Director GMUNK
The acclaimed interactive director GMUNK joins Tool.
Netflix Announces ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Sequel
Netflix announces first original movie, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend,’ to be directed by Yuen Wo-Ping and produced by The Weinstein Company.
Academy's Tech Council Adds Four New Members
John Bailey, Gale Anne Hurd, John Knoll and Michael Tronick accept invitations to join the Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
In Films, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Motion Theory Grows Talent Roster with New Additions
Lucas Borrás, Bo Krabbe, Daniel Reisinger, Vanessa Marzaroli and Clément Oberto join Motion Theory, each bringing their own unique aesthetic vision to the table.
In Business, Commercials, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
