VFXWorld Magazine

WATCH: Marvel’s Victoria Alonso Talks Superheroes, Film Franchises, Film Production and More at VIEW 2016

The veteran Marvel EVP of visual effects and post-production discusses the challenges of producing the studio’s incredibly successful set of superhero film franchises, including weaving together and managing huge teams of creative professionals across the globe.

In Business, CG, Event, Films, People, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

FMX Blogs

WATCH: The Third Floor’s Michelle Blok Talks ‘Game of Throne’ Previs and More at FMX 2017

The previs supervisor discusses a wide-range of visualization work on HBO’s award-winning TV series, as well as her studio’s efforts on Disney’s live-action hit, ‘Beauty and the Beast.’

In CG, Event, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

Feature VFX VFXWorld

Larger Than Life: Fall 2017 VFX Preview

Futuristic sci-fi worlds, environmental disasters, competing teams of super heroes, and a new Stars Wars movie all march into theaters this fall.

In 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Visual Effects Headline News

Iloura Returns to Battle for 'Game of Thrones’ in ‘The Spoils of War’

Digital doubles, smoke and fire simulation among the key elements VFX studio used to create the epic battle scenes.

In 3D, CG, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Australia

Animation Headline News

Legend 3D Establishes Legend Animation

Industry veteran Galen Walker to helm unit offering full range of content creation, production and distribution across all genres.

In 3D, CG, Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Virtual Reality Headline News

Unreal Engine Powers The Chainsmokers’ Paris.VR Experience

Viewers see the song differently each time they experience it through the VR app, which debuted earlier this year at Sony Music’s Lost in Music event.

In 3D, CG, Event, Music and Sound, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Asia, North America

Visual Effects Headline News

Chaos Group Brings GPU+CPU Hybrid Rendering to V-Ray 3.6 for Maya

New technology breaks hardware barrier, ensuring fast, consistent rendering; support for Maya 2018.

In 3D, CG, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Visual Effects Headline News

VES Expands Influential VFX Films List to 70

Additions celebrate group’s 20^th anniversary, adding both contemporary and classic titles.

In Films, Special Tributes, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Star Wars Headline News

Abrams Returns to Write, Direct ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’

‘The Force Awakens’ helmer returns to wrap up the franchise he launched after Colin Trevorrow’s exit from the project.

In Business, Films, People, Visual Effects, Writing | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

KitBash3d Headline News

KitBash3d Launches 3D Asset Store for VFX Artists

New 3D architectural kits for CG Environments, concept art and matte paintings available now online; Learn Squared presents ‘The KitBash3d Festival,’ and free Livestream tutorials featuring artists Ash Thorp, Darek Zabrocki, Jan Urschel, Nick Hiatt, Justin Goby Fields and Maxx Burman.

In 3D, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Awards Headline News

'In a Heartbeat' Tops 2017 animago AWARD & CONFERENCE Winners

Projects from France dominated the winners at the 21^st edition of the animago AWARD & CONFERENCE, announced Sept. 8 in Munich, Germany.

In 3D, Awards, CG, Event, Festival, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe

69th Emmy Awards Headline News

‘Westworld,’ ‘Gotham’ Recognized for Outstanding VFX at 69th Creative Arts Emmy Awards

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ wins award for Outstanding Production Design; Netflix series ‘Strangers Things’ awarded for Outstanding Main Title Design.

In 3D, Awards, CG, Motion Graphics, Music and Sound, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: North America

Method Studios Headline News

Method Studios Reshuffles Global Leadership

Eric Combrié promoted to COO and Tom Wild to VP global production operations to unify Method, Iloura, VR/AR operations across Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne & Pune; Jeff Werner returns as director of digital studio, Method LA.

In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Interactive, People, Places, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, Australia, North America

Double Negative Headline News

Double Negative To Open New Montréal Studio

New location due to open in early 2018 will be Academy Award-winning VFX company’s sixth international facility.

In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Visual Effects Society Headline News

Ava DuVernay to Deliver Keynote Address at 2017 VES Summit

Director of the upcoming Disney feature ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ joins speaker lineup at ninth annual VES Summit to be held Saturday, October 28.

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Zoic Studios Headline News

Zoic Studios Unveils VFX Breakdown for ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7

Emmy Award-winning VFX house gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how they brought Episode 1’s shocking removal of one of Arya’s ‘many faces’ to life.

In 3D, CG, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Framestore Headline News

Framestore Ups Mathieu Bertrand to Head of CG

Montréal local served as CG supervisor on films including BAFTA-nominated ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,’ Denis Villeneuve’s BAFTA-nominated ‘Arrival,’ Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien: Covenant’ and the upcoming ‘Geostorm.’

In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

VIEW 2017 Headline News

VIEW Conference 2017 Announces Final Program

Registration now open for 18th annual computer graphics symposium running October 23-27; entries underway for ‘View Awards’ and ‘Games Bootcamp.’

In 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Places, Production, Short Films, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Visual Effects Society Headline News

Visual Effects Society Announces Special 2017 Honorees

Toni Pace Carstensen named recipient of the 2017 VES Founders Award; visual effects producer and longstanding member of the VES Awards Committee Chuck Finance designated with Lifetime VES Membership; legendary VFX archivist and practitioner Bob Burns given Honorary VES Membership.

In 3D, Awards, CG, Event, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America

Virtual Reality Headline News

VRLA Announces 2018 Expo Dates

World’s largest VR/AR convention returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center May 4th & 5th.

In 3D, CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

FMX Blogs

WATCH: Synthespian CEO Jeff Kleiser Talks Stereo Dome Projection and VR at FMX 2017

The veteran VFX supervisor talks about his recent work on VR and animated stereoscopic 3-D dome projection projects as well as feature films in development.