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AWS Thinkbox Showcases Complete Cloud-Based Studio Workflow at SIGGRAPH 2019
System integrates virtual workstations, rendering and storage solutions that creative studios can quickly scale up or down with and pay for based only on usage.
Maxon Announces Cinema 4D Release 21 at SIGGRAPH 2019
New version of leading 3D software program includes numerous feature updates and broader integration with other production tools.
Autodesk Releases Bifrost for Maya at SIGGRAPH 2019
Maya’s new visual programming environment being showcased along with newest versions of Arnold, 3ds Max, Shotgun and Flame
NVIDIA RTX-Powered Apollo 11 Experience Lands at SIGGRAPH 2019
Innovative demo puts attendees on moon’s surface through real-time ray tracing and AI-based pose estimation.
Amazon Web Services, Rodeo FX and MovieLabs Join Academy Software Foundation
The ASWF, an open source software development group launched last year that promotes growth and innovation in the motion picture community, announces three new member companies.
Netflix Joins Academy Software Foundation
The ASWF, an open source software development group launched last year that promotes growth and innovation in the motion picture community, announces Netflix as their newest member.
NVIDIA Launches 10 New RTX Studio Laptops and Mobile Workstations
New designs from Dell, HP and BOXX join suite of 17 other OEM systems that provide real-time ray tracing, advanced AI and high-resolution video editing capabilities.
Adobe Releases Substance Painter 2019.2
Update includes up to 200x faster bakers with RTX, 40 new smart materials and API scripting improvements.
GALLERY: 106 Images of DNEG 'Men in Black: International' Concept Art and VFX
VFX powerhouse DNEG has shared 106 images with AWN, showing in extensive detail some of the concept art and VFX imagery their team, led by VFX supervisor Alessandro Ongaro, produced for Sony Pictures Imageworks on the latest 'MiB' franchise hit, 'Men in Black: International.'
Doing it Fast ‘And’ Distinctive: The VFX of ‘Men in Black: International’
VFX supervisor Jerome Chen discusses staying true to the ‘MiB’ franchise look, and meeting audience expectations, while producing 2,000 visual effects shots in only six-months.
Epic Games Releases Free Virtual Production Field Guide
Downloadable document provides filmmakers with practical tips in a variety of crafts, from VFX to stunts.
SIGGRAPH Diversity and Inclusion Summit Bringing Together Important Voices for Change
Talks and discussions with top speakers will focus on insights and strategies for promoting awareness, empowerment and equity.
2019 Rookie Awards Announced
Winners of competition for aspiring design and media entertainment artists selected from over 3,400 entries representing 89 countries.
Outpost VFX Hires Ben Lock and Patric Roos to Further Global Expansion
Company expands its APAC footprint with two industry veterans who will lead the studios’ new regional visual effects operation.
Image Engine Swings into Action with ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ VFX
VFX supervisor Joern Grosshans and team tackle the Stark Jet, CG drones and satellites, tulip fields and a Spidey suit-building machine in Sony Pictures Entertainment’s action adventure hit.
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.
Foundry Names Jody Madden As New CEO
Company veteran has held several senior executive positions prior to taking the helm, effective immediately.
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.
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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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.