VFXWorld Magazine
The Visual Effects of Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’
Senior VFX supervisor Tim Ledbury details previs, production and post for Anderson’s second stop-motion animated feature.
Mechanic Blasts Academy in Board Resignation
Former Fox executive writes the organization has mishandled diversity issue, let Oscars ratings and relevance slide and failing to keep the Academy Museum project on schedule and budget.
Universal Details Immersive ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Attraction
Interior projection mapping and seats that swivel with the story mark the new attraction, housed in the new DreamWorks Theatre, opening June 15 at the theme park in Hollywood.
2018 animago Awards Open for Submissions
Annual gathering adds two new categories -- VR/AR and feature film -- for the 2018 edition, set for April 25-26 in Munich.
Inside the OASIS: ILM’s Roger Guyett Talks ‘Ready Player One’
Industrial Light & Magic Artists creates the virtual reality world the OASIS for director Steven Spielberg’s mind-bending joyride.
Tribeca Festival Announces 2018 Juries
Fest assembles a wide selection of top directors, actors, producers and storytellers to recognize the best work.
Axis Creates the Digital World for TV Drama ‘Kiss Me First’
Leading U.K. production studio built the online universe of Azana, blending live-action with CG animation across 50 minutes of content.
Substance Plugin for 3ds Max Ready for Production
Uprooted: MPC Tackles Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
MPC CG supervisor Chris Downs details the production of 350 visual effects shots for director Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’
FMX Adds Spotlights on ‘Ready Player One,’ ‘Last Jedi’
Conference set for April 24-27 also will explore virtual product lifecycle and how expanded realities can make a valuable impact on society.
Debut of DaVinci Resolve 15 Tops Tech Debuts at NAB
In addition to VFX integration for the Blackmagic Design tool, major updates and demos were presented by NextComputing and SGO.
ILM’s Richard McBride Helps Conjure Other Worlds for Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor takes audiences on a quest through the universe for director Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of the sci-fi classic written by Madeleine L’Engle.
Grysole Rejoins Framestore Montreal as GM
Watch: New Trailer, Poster for ‘Solo’
NFB Premieres ‘Biidaaban: First Light’ VR at Tribeca Film Festival
Created by Anishinaabe artist Lisa Jackson, the project imagines a future reclaimed by nature and connected to the past via indigenous language.
Supporting Role: Paul Linden Talks ‘Tomb Raider’
Visual effects supervisor Paul Linden helps orchestrate a successful marriage between stunts, special effects and visual effects for the new Lara Croft film.
BRON Seeks Talent at Vancouver Career Fair
Company heads April 14 to the Vancouver Convention Center looking to fill openings on its in-production feature, The Willoughbys.
Digital Domain Expands Leadership Ranks
Nimble and Zerply to Connect Studios to Remote Talent
Companies say studios can save millions with their cloud-based animation platform and seamless access to talent.
Adobe CC Update Streamlines Video Production
Box Office: ‘Ready Player One’ Scores $41M Opening
‘Isle of Dogs’ expands slightly and retains the top per-theater average, while ‘Black Panther’ hangs on in third place overall in its seventh weekend of release.