Big Plans for VR in the PRC
Get ready for virtual reality with Chinese characteristics.
In Business, CG, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
VFXWorld Magazine
Capturing Thanos: How the Ultimate ‘Avengers’ Adversary Was Brought to Life
VFX supervisors Dan DeLeeuw and Kelly Port discuss the challenges of capturing the nuanced performance of Josh Brolin as the philosophical antagonist in ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’
In 3D, Acting, Awards, CG, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
Travis Knight Takes Flight with ‘Bumblebee’ -- Part 1
In the first part of AWN’s two-part interview, the director of Paramount’s new ‘Transformers’ sci-fi action adventure shares how love, empathy and connecting with others lies at the heart of his new film.
Disneyland Paris Warms Hearts with Adorable Ad, ‘The Little Duck’
Donald Duck’s biggest fan steals the show in new ad campaign from agency BETC Paris.
Animated Characters Abound in ‘Mary Poppins Returns’
Annie-nominated character designer James Woods details the development of a host of characters for the animated sequences in the Disney sequel, including a new look for the iconic four penguins.
In 2D, CG, Films, People, Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
FMX 2019 Releases First Trailer and Program Confirmations
Keynote by Oscar-winner and Google Spotlight Stories creative director Jan Pinkava one of initial set of events confirmed for upcoming animation and VFX conference.
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Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson Team Up Again in ‘Men in Black: International’ Trailer
Sony Pictures releases first look at latest MIB franchise offering, a prequel set in the early years of the organization, that also stars Emma Thompson and Liam Neeson.
Audiomotion Creates Ice-Free Skating Rink for ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’
Vicon motion capture system helps add life to crowd scenes, ice skating sequences and attacking Polichinelle clowns in Disney’s new live-action fantasy feature.
Review: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’
AWN ‘s ‘Miscweant’ waxes nostalgic as he breaks down Disney’s return to the world of their 1964 classic, ‘Mary Poppins.’
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, Reviews, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
‘Game of Thrones’ Creators to be Honored at 17th VES Awards
Visual Effect Society names award-winning creators-executive producers-writers-directors David Benioff and D.B. Weiss recipients of the VES Creative Excellence Award.
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Foundry Ships Nuke 11.3
New version includes major improvements to the Live Group feature, boosts to the particle system, multi-file stereo workflows for Nuke Studio, Hiero and HieroPlayer, as well as enhancements to the UI.
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Method Studios Taps Hans ten Cate to Lead Game Business
Former PlayStation and EA executive will head studio’s efforts in producing cinematics, trailers and marketing content for game publishers.
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Visual Effects Society Names Jonathan Nolan Recipient of VES Visionary Award
Acclaimed writer-producer-director teamed with Cristopher Nolan on ‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ and ‘Interstellar,’ and is the co-creator of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’
In Awards, Event, Films, People, Television, Writing | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Academy Announces Shortlists in Nine Categories for 91st Oscars
With 10 films each remaining in the running in the Visual Effects and Animated Short Film categories, voting for Oscar nominations closes January 14.
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VFX Breakdown: Method Studios Helps Santa’s Reindeer Take Flight in ‘The Christmas Chronicles’
Led by VFX supervisor Hamish Schumacher, Method Studios Vancouver delivers holiday cheer for the Netflix Christmas movie with everything from photoreal reindeer taking flight through a Northern Lights night sky to a sprightly cast of CG elves.
Columbia College Hollywood Launches New VFX B.F.A. Program
Program is the first in the country to include widely used Perception Neuron, Maker Bot, Formlab and Houdini 3D software technologies in its curriculum.
Netflix Releases Behind-the-Scenes Featurette for ‘MOWGLI: Legend of the Jungle’
Watch famed actor and first-time director Andy Serkis, Christian Bale and Benedict Cumberbatch don performance capture gear to recreate Rudyard Kipling’s famous tale of a young boy caught between the world of man and jungle.
Digital Domain Adds Studio in Montréal
Global VFX studio celebrates 25 years with the opening of its ninth location.
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Fantasy Worlds and Characters Abound in Disney’s ‘Nutcracker and the Four Realms’
MPC VFX supervisor Richard Clegg and his team create fully CG environments and complex digital characters such as Mother Ginger, the Mouse King, and an army of seven-foot tin soldiers for Disney’s new feature film adaptation of the classic holiday tale.
‘Cinderella,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Hair Piece’ Added to National Film Registry
Disney’s ‘Cinderella,’ Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park,’ and the independent experimental animated short film ‘Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy-Headed People’ among 25 films that will be preserved by the Library of Congress.
Finding Their ‘Calling’
Director Charles Zhang and writer/producer Jonathan Cui break new ground with a feature-length VR film.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
VIDEO: See How Sony Pictures Imageworks Created the Winter Wonderland of ‘Smallfoot’
Visual effects supervisor Karl Herbst gives a behind-the-scenes peek into the tools and techniques used to bring the winter wonderland of ‘Smallfoot’ to the big screen.
9 Scientific & Technical Achievements to be Honored at Academy Sci-Tech Awards
Curtis Clark to receive John A. Bonner Award at the Academy’s annual Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on Saturday, February 9.
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VIDEO: DreamWorks Animation Short ‘Bilby’ A Testing Ground for New Production Tools
Directors Pierre Perifel, JP Sans and Liron Topaz delve into the making of their CG-animated short ‘Bilby’ -- including the use of the studio’s new Moonray light rendering engine -- in a new exclusive video and accompanying Q&A.
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‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Barely Edges 'The Grinch’ to Remain Box Office Champ
Disney’s ‘Wreck-it Ralph’ sequel holds off Illumination’s Christmas tale to take top spot for third straight week.
