iPi Soft Announces New Automation Add-On Software Tool
New feature integrates motion capture software functionality into third party animation and biomechanical analysis production workflows.
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Rodeo FX Delivers Cinema-Quality VFX for ‘Game of Thrones’
Garnering a third Emmy nomination, award-winning Montreal studio delivers visual effects for the sixth season of HBO’s epic fantasy drama, including the creation of a vast CG Dothraki Horde and a pivotal battle scene at the gates of Meereen.
Autodesk Moves from Suites to Industry Collections
Complicated three-tier set of Design & Creation suites is replaced by a single set of primary products for each industry Autodesk serves.
In 3D, Business, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ Journeys Home October 18
Discover how filmmakers created this riveting return to the whimsical world of ‘Underland’ in interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, and side-by-side comparisons of raw production footage and final scenes.
Click 3X Appoints Bill Hewes Executive Producer, X3 Films
Former Th1ng managing director brings an impressive roster of global animation talent, including London-based Hush, directorial duo David & Boris, animation and mixed media director Alon Ziv, and stop-motion director Anthony Farquhar Smith.
FOX’s ‘Son of Zorn’ Previews September 11
New hybrid live-action/animated comedy from executive producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller kicks off following NFL doubleheader on Sunday, September 11.
In 2D, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Blackmagic Technology Helps Power the Summer’s Hottest Films
More than 20 of this summer’s most anticipated movies including ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ and ‘Jason Bourne’ employed Blackmagic Design’s digital film cameras, VFX and motion graphics software Fusion Studio and DaVinci Resolve Studio on-set, editing, color correction and finishing tools to shoot, composite and grade the films.
Post FactoryNY Appoints Liam Ford CTO
Former vice president of technology at Company 3 New York to oversee planned expansion of color grading and finishing services.
In Films, Post-production, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
‘Accidents, Blunders and Calamities’ Short Wins at Comic-Con
Animated short film created by students from New Zealand’s Media Design School takes the prize for Best Animated Film at the 2016 Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Festival, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: Australia
Outpost VFX Brings Bournemouth to Universal’s ‘Jason Bourne’
U.K.-based boutique visual effects house delivers a range of shots for the fifth installment of the ‘Bourne’ franchise, including digital matte paintings and crowd replication for two action-packed sequences.
Masters & Savant Showcases South Africa’s Production Talent
Award-winning multi-disciplinary production company based in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and with a U.S. affiliate office in Chicago, launches a new website showcasing its strong collection of motion graphics, animation and visual effects artistry.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of The Shadows’ Arrives on Blu-ray September 20
Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD includes two reversible turtle masks in all four colors.
Goldcrest Post Taps DaVinci Resolve Studio for ‘Jason Bourne’
Goldcrest Post London employs Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve Studio to complete the edit, color grade and HDR finishing for Universal Pictures’ ‘Jason Bourne.’
IKinema Banishes ‘Invisible Man Syndrome’ for VR Animation Gameplay
New extension for IKinema RunTime simplifies VR workflow, enabling developers to easily merge motion capture with Virtual Reality.
In 3D, CG, Games, Motion Graphics, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Cinesite Launching Toronto Talent Roadshow
Cinesite recruitment team will be visiting Toronto August 8 & 9 to meet with talented individuals interested in roles at its Montreal studio.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Deluxe Streamlines VFX Workflow for ‘Star Trek Beyond’ with The Portal
Unique workflow automatically formats, distributes media and metadata to multiple VFX houses at unprecedented speeds.
MPC New York Expands Production Ranks with New Hires
Dani Zeitlin named Executive Producer of Color; Elissa Norman joins as Senior Producer.
Animal Logic, UTS Launch Animal Logic Academy
Award-winning Australian digital animation and visual effects production studio partners with the University of Technology Sydney to deliver a ground-breaking industry-led postgraduate program in digital animation and visualization.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Rok Predin Creates Stunning Visual Library for Bingo Players
Trunk Animation director delivers ‘Yellow Takeover,’ a body of animation to be mixed by the superstar electronic dance music act’s VJ Pat Jagla during a live performance.
In 3D, CG, Motion Graphics, Music and Sound | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Qube! Powers Award-Winning Medical Animation
Patients worldwide rely on Nucleus Medical Media's detailed, accurate animations created with the help of PipelineFX's intelligent render farm manager.
In 3D, Business, CG, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Blacklist & Golden Wolf Induce Sensory Overload with New Mind-Blowing Campaign
New 2D-animated campaign for international beverage brand Mirinda features trippy spots, GIFs, and insane loops.
FuseFX Expands New York Facility
New quarters can accommodate more than 50 artists; VFX facility currently creating effects for television projects including ‘Mr. Robot,’ ‘The Get Down’ and ‘Luke Cage.’
In Business, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Shotgun Facilitates 300 Remote Artists for ‘The Squonk’ Short
Berlin-based filmmaker Jannis Funk relies on Shotgun to manage a team of 300 remote VFX artists, a library of 900 miniature models, and overall production tracking and review.
VIEW Conference Announces 2016 Workshops & Talks
Talks and workshops at the 2016 edition of Italy’s largest computer graphics conference to include ‘Finding Hank’ with Pixar supervising technical director John Halstead, The Visual Design of ‘The Good Dinosaur’ with director of photography Sharon Calahan, and The Making of ‘Open Season: Scared Silly’ with director David Feiss.
In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Hornet Signs Director & Motion Graphics Artist Ege Soyuer
Full-service production company with offices in New York City and London adds former Google Creative Labs motion graphics artist to its directorial roster.
