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VIEW Conference 2019 Headline News

Full VIEW Conference 2019 Announced

Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Rob Legato to present ‘The Lion King;’ director Conrad Vernon to present animated ‘The Addams Family’ at October 21-25 digital media conference in Turin, Italy.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Event, Films, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

People Headline News

Foundry Names Jody Madden As New CEO

Company veteran has held several senior executive positions prior to taking the helm, effective immediately.

In 3D, Business, CG, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Epic Games Headline News

Blender Foundation Receives $1.2 Million Epic MegaGrant

Epic Games awards large cash grant to the free 3D software maker as part of ongoing program to assist professionals expanding efforts with Unreal Engine and open-source technology.

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Awards Headline News

TV Academy Announces 71st Primetime Emmy Award Nominations

‘Big Mouth,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘BoJack Horseman,’ ‘Adventure Time’ and ‘The Simpsons’ receive nominations for Outstanding Animated Program.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All

Google Cloud VFXWorld

Three Major Tech Trends Surrounding VFX Adoption and Growth

The new Trusted Partner Network, MPAA Open Source software initiatives and ISV native cloud service offerings are all positively impacting cloud resource utilization.

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Feature Film VFX Headline News

Rising Sun Pictures Delivers ‘Elemental’ Holographic VFX in ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’

Australian studio tackles 100 shots on Marvel’s hit superhero action-adventure sequel to ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming.’

In Headline News, VFXWorld

Short Film VFX VFXWorld

Fresh Takes: The Psychedelic VFX of ‘Dog in the Woods’

Directing duo Christian Chapman and Paul Jason Hoffman’s micro-budget film, their debut narrative short and first use of visual effects, envisions the wild sensory experiences of a German Shepherd’s late-night forest prowl.

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jobs and recruiting Headline News

Halon Entertainment is Hiring: Senior Animators and a Production Coordinator

Studio’s Santa Monica headquarters has a number of job openings, including Previs/Postvis and Unreal Game Engine Artists, and is currently looking for talent to join their industry leading visualization services team.

In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

SIGGRAPH Headline News

SIGGRAPH ASIA 2019'S CAF Deadline Coming Soon!

The Computer Animation Festival’s submission deadline for work showcasing CG animation and visual effects is July 15.

In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Awards, Books, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Places, Short Films, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: Asia

Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

Entering the Cosmic Realm of ‘Dark Phoenix’

VFX supervisor Phil Brennan describes the making of Jean Grey’s cosmically altered telekinesis, her childhood car crash, an enhanced Cerebro and the 3rd act prison train.

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Chapeau Studios Headline News

Chapeau FX Expands Operations, Renames as Chapeau Studios

Building upon its core VFX and animation business, company moves into production, design, and IP development.

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SIGGRAPH Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2019 Announces Real-Time Live! and Games Program Lineup

Conference will tackle facial animation, AI, ethics in games as well as showcase the future of real-time production.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America

Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

A Monstrous Undertaking: The VFX Behind Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan

Production VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron, MPC, Method Studios and DNEG describe the creative and technical challenges of bringing four gigantic kaiju to the screen in ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters.’

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Music Videos VFXWorld

Fresh Takes: The Stylized Vision of Giovanni Bucci’s ‘Disobey’ and ‘Sugar’

In his latest projects, the LA-based Dutch-Italian director and musician integrates edgy design, provocative imagery and pulsating sound to produce two viscerally intense and distinct music videos.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Commercials, Motion Graphics, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

AWN @ FMX 2019 VFXWorld

WATCH: Weta’s Matt Aitken Talks ‘Avengers: Endgame’ VFX at FMX 2019

Visual effects supervisor talks about his role leading the Weta Digital team on Disney and Marvel’s smash action-adventure hit.

In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

real-time graphics Headline News

Unity Technologies Announces Unity Learn Premium

New learning platform gives Unity developers exclusive access to gaming and industry-specific resources, live access to tech experts and advanced content.

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VIEW Conference 2019 Headline News

Peter Ramsey, Siobhan Reddy and Sergio Pablos to Present at VIEW 2019

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,’ ‘Dreams,’ and ‘Klaus’ presentations confirmed for upcoming animation, VFX, games and immersive storytelling conference.

In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

SIGGRAPH Headline News

SIGGRAPH Asia 2019 Art Gallery – Art Papers Submission Deadline Coming July 1

Organizers are looking to showcase media artwork that embodies artistic visions and creative applications of new media at upcoming November 17-20 Brisbane, Australia conference.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Call for Entries, CG, Event, Illustration, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: Australia

SIGGRAPH Headline News

SIGGRAPH Asia 2019 XR Program Submission Deadline Coming July 1

Organizers are looking for innovative AR, VR and MR projects to showcase in new Extended Reality program being featured at upcoming November 17-20 Brisbane, Australia conference.

In 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Places, Post-production, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: Australia

SIGGRAPH Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2019 Announces 4 World-Premiere Immersive Experiences

Expansive Immersive Pavilion and VR Theater programs will feature projects from Magic Leap, Walt Disney Animation Studios, NYU, Microsoft, Google Spotlight Stories, MIT, and others.

In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Games, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America

AI Blogs

Our Interactive Future

Opportunities in VR and AI.

In Art, Business, CG, Event, Films, Games, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia

Read More about Our Interactive Future»

real-time graphics ANIMATIONWorld

Unity Releases CG Short ‘Sherman’ to Showcase Real-Time Production Template

Emmy Award-winning team behind the ‘Baymax Dreams’ shorts for Disney shares funny new film, the free tools and best practices used in its production.

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FMX 2019 VFXWorld

WATCH: Michelle Eisenreich Talks ‘First Man’ In-Camera VFX at FMX 2019

DNEG visual effects producer discusses unique processing of never-before-seen NASA footage on Damien Chazelle’s Oscar-winning drama about Neil Armstrong’s legendary Moon walk.

In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

AWN @ FMX 2019 VFXWorld

WATCH: Kim Libreri Talks ‘Matrix’ Bullet Time and Real-Time Graphics at FMX 2019

Epic Games CTO discusses his work, alongside Oscar winner John Gaeta, producing the legendary “Bullet Time” VFX sequences on ‘The Matrix,’ as well as the growing use of game engines and real-time rendering in feature film and TV production.

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, Games, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

Marvel Studios VFXWorld

Visualize This: An Exclusive Showcase of The Third Floor’s Work on 18 Marvel Films

With the MCU ‘Infinity Saga' now complete, the studio shares a 10-year visual history of their extensive previs, postvis and techvis work on the famed franchise.