VFXWorld Magazine
Adobe Unveils New VR, Character Animation and 3D Innovations at IBC 2016
New version of Premiere Pro CC to include auto-aware Virtual Reality that seamlessly detects and applies the correct setting to stereoscopic and monoscopic media; After Effects CC to feature new Cinerender technology from MAXON.
Autodesk Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
3D technology developer posts “terrific second quarter results driven by growth in new model subscriptions, the end of perpetual license sales, and diligent cost control.”
mocha Pro 5 OFX Plugin for Nuke & Fusion Now Available
New mocha planar tracking plugin delivers GPU acceleration and streamlined workflows to OFX hosts including The Foundry’s NUKE and Blackmagic Design’s Fusion.
FuseFX Unveils New Flagship Facility in Los Angeles
The 27,000-square-foot state-of-the-art production space features a 4K pipeline and space for 250 artists.
MAXON Announces Availability of Cinema 4D Release 18
Company to showcase powerful new features like Voronoi Fracturing, Interactive Knife Tools and Substance Engine connectivity at IBC 2016 in Amsterdam.
NVIDIA Releases Mod Editor for VR Funhouse in Epic Games Launcher
NVIDIA releases the full source code for VR Funhouse along with a brand-new mod editor called the VR Funhouse Mod Kit now available through the Epic Games launcher.
Full Program for 2016 VIEW Conference Now Online
Italy’s VIEW Conference celebrates its 17th anniversary with full program of keynote presentations, production sessions, workshops, talks and more.
Unreal Engine 4.13 Now Available
Release includes several new rendering features, Alembic support for importing vertex animations, dynamic shadow optimization for mobile, and improvements to the VR Editor; non-linear cinematic editor Sequencer also receives major upgrades.
Animatrik Provides Performance Capture Tech for 'Suicide Squad' Stunt-Vis
Animatirik’s performance capture system integrates CG assets from the film with live performances in real-time to help plan intricate fight scenes for the latest DC Universe installment.
Alt.vfx Brings Next Momotaro Battle to Life for Pepsi Strong
Award-winning digital studio based in Brisbane, Australia creates the latest star-studded installment of the most awarded commercial series in Japanese history.
VR Studio Wevr Unveils First Look at Jon Favreau’s ‘Gnomes & Goblins’
Virtual Reality experience from the imagination of acclaimed film director Jon Favreau takes advantage of room-scale technology to immerse users in an enchanted fantasy world.
Fan-Made Shorts Launch New Toy Line for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Fan-made stop-motion animated shorts featuring the new line of toys from the forthcoming movie launch on the ‘Star Wars’ YouTube channel.
Digital Domain Delivers Seamless Effects for Spike Jonze’s New Ad for Kenzo
VFX house contributes a range of seamless effects for ‘My Mutant Brain,’ director Spike Jonze’s stunning new short film starring Margaret Qualley for Kenzo's new perfume, KenzoWorld.
Syndrome Shifts into Motion Graphics
Award-winning live-action creative studio specializing in commercials and music videos returns to its roots creating high-quality motion graphics and broadcast design.
IATSE Issues Open Letter to Help VFX Workers Fight ‘Untenable’ Working Conditions
IATSE opens invitation to former Arc Productions and Nitrogen Studios employees to help recover lost wages and meet with legal counsel.
CG Supervisor Andrew McPhillips Joins Spin VFX
Veteran visual effects talent most recently worked on ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ for Sony Picture Imageworks and ‘The Maze Runner’ and ‘Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb’ for Method Studios.
Click 3X Expands X3 Films Directorial Roster
Click 3X bolsters live-action talent with the addition of award-winning directors Justin Dickel, Lindsay Daniels and Yannakis Jones.
Deluxe Expands Talent Roster in Chicago
Chicago outpost of Deluxe-owned Beast, Company 3 and Method Studios expands talent pool; names Lauren Roth head of production.
Aardman Unveils ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Sticker Pack
Iconic animation studio teams with Augmented Reality studio Mardles to release stickers for kids featuring the popular characters that “come alive” when using a smartphone or tablet.
Iloura Puts the Ghost in Sony’s ‘Ghostbusters’ Reboot
From a skeletal ectoplasm-spewing-monster to a Heavy Metal ghoul, Deluxe-owned VFX house helps bring some of the film’s most memorable supernatural characters to life.
Allegorithmic Adds MDL Authoring to Substance Designer 5.5
Material Definition Language (MDL) authoring now possible in a design industry first; Linux support increases compatibility with VFX pipelines.
animago AWARD Announces 2016 Nominees
Total of 39 projects in 13 categories selected from 1,076 entries to compete for the 20th anniversary of Germany’s animago AWARD.
Rules & Procedures Announced for 15th Annual VES Awards
Category honoring Outstanding Animated Performance in a Commercial is added; new Statement of Intent seeks to clarify eligibility for the Student Award category.
Academy Investigating 12 Scientific and Technical Areas for 2016 Oscars
Scientific and technical investigations include high-resolution digital motion picture cameras, motion control software, production ray-tracing & rendering technologies, real-time vector-based drawing tools, and animatronics.