The Zombification of 'World War Z'
Read how they finally got the zombies right for the trouble-plagued thriller starring Brad Pitt.
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Making Superman Fly Again in 'Man of Steel'
VFX production supervisor John "DJ" DesJardin discusses the secrets behind Zack Snyder's blockbuster reboot.
Christophe Hery Talks Global Illumination at Pixar
The Pixar senior scientist and lighting expert discusses the studio’s new physically-based lighting system, Global Illumination.
Inside Ron Frankel’s Wonderful Virtual World of Feature Film Visualization
The veteran creative director and founder of Proof Inc. shares his insights on previs, postvis, pitchvis and the growing importance of visualization across the entire filmmaking process.
Going Post Apocalyptic with 'After Earth'
CG creatures dominate the latest sci-fi adventure directed by M Night Shyamalan and starring Will and Jaden Smith.
Going Old and New School for 'Star Trek Into Darkness'
ILM's Roger Guyett discusses J.J. Abrams' hybrid vision for his latest Star Trek movie.
Tackling Previs on 'Oblivion'
Supervisor Nick Markel takes us inside The Third Floor’s previs work on Joe Kosinski's sci-fi thriller.
Building a Better 'Iron Man 3'
Iron Man 3 may be more angst-ridden, but there were a lot more suits to be battle-tested.
Is Previs Finally Getting its Due?
A stellar Motion Picture Academy VFX Convergence program shines a welcome spotlight on the world of previsualization.
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Spring 2013 Animation and VFX Film Preview
James Gartler walks us through 11 visually tantalizing films hitting the box office this Spring.
A New Post-Apocalyptic Look for 'Oblivion'
Digital Domain and Pixomondo tell us about working on Joe Kosinski's follow-up to Tron: Legacy.
More VFX than Meets the Eye in 'Olympus Has Fallen'
Senior VFX Supervisor Evan Jacobs blends explosive action sequences with a complete Washington DC re-creation, all done in Louisiana.
G.I. Joe Gets VFX 'Retaliation'
Digital Domain, ILM and Method step up the explosive action for the new G.I. Joe sequel.
Embracing Change in 'The Croods'
The directors, head of character animation and VFX supervisor describe the making of the latest feature from DreamWorks Animation.
Finley and China Girl and Puppet Cams, Oh, My!
Oz the Great and Powerful offers a new, hybrid spin on a beloved classic.
An Appetite for Effects
How Dan Schrecker and Jonathan Levine brought the undead to life in Warm Bodies.
Jack Gets a Giant Re-Imagining
Virtual production takes an evolutionary leap with Bryan Singer's Jack the Giant Slayer.
Virtual Interior Decorating for 'Beautiful Creatures'
Method provides imaginative VFX environments for the new supernatural fantasy.
Victoria Alonso and Jeff White Talk 'The Avengers'
The film’s Executive Producer and ILM VFX Supervisor discuss the Oscar®-nominated superhero epic’s visual effects challenges.
How Do We Judge the Best?
Top industry professionals tackle the issue of what makes a film “the best.”
Winter 2013 VFX Movie Preview
James Gartler takes us through key visual effects-driven films still waiting to hit theatres this winter.
Hansel and Gretel Make Kick-Ass 'Witch Hunters'
The Grimm fairy tale gets a gory and funny reworking with plenty of supporting VFX.
Book Review - 'Dark Shadows: The Visual Companion'
Fred Patten digs into Mark Salisbury’s book detailing the latest Tim Burton – Johnny Depp collaboration.
2013 VFX Bakeoff: Grounding the Fantastical
Here's a rundown of the 10 films from last night's VFX Bakeoff presentations at the Motion Picture Academy.
Software Review: Nuke 7
Digital compositor Daniel Molina takes a look at the Foundry’s latest Nuke release.
