Vicon’s Motion Capture Scales New Heights for ‘Everest’
Vicon T40 cameras help Framestore capture the intensity of climbing Mount Everest for epic action-thriller ‘Everest.’
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Cubic Motion appoints Tiff Pike to Board of Directors
New appointment bolsters computer vision and facial animation specialist's management team.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
The Brand Gallery Creates Show Package for Sinclair’s ‘Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson’
New investigative show’s elegant look builds on The Brand Gallery’s earlier work for the network’s news division.
Disney Vet Chuck Williams to Lead Master Class at World Animation and VFX Summit
Marza Animation president and 21-year Disney Animation Studios veteran to lead master class, ‘Disney/Pixar Storytelling Process On A Shoe-String Budget,’ on November 4 at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey.
Muse VFX Delivers Chilling Effects for ‘From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series’
Los Angeles-based effects house employs Blackmagic Design’s Fusion Studio visual effects and motion graphics software for new series building on the horror franchise created by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino.
Cinesite Delivers Supernatural Effects for ‘The Last Witch Hunter’
Cinesite creates the VFX for key sequences in the movie, including the Queen Witch’s resurrection, an epic battle scene and CG magical effects.
Red Giant Releases Trapcode Suite 13
New release includes major upgrades to Trapcode Particular, Shine and Mir, new effects builder for visually designing particle systems, and brand-new plug-in Trapcode Tao for generating 3D ribbons and geometric shapes.
Pat McClung Joins FuseFX
Academy Award-nominated VFX veteran has a lengthy list of film and television credits to his name, including ‘McFarland, USA,’ ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,’ ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ and ‘Live Free and Die Hard.’
In Business, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Realtime UK Destroys Paris in ‘Rubicon X’ Trailer
Manchester and Westby-based animation studio creates cinematic CG-animated game trailer for ‘War of Tanks: Rubicon X.’
Iron Claw Welcomes Brian Butcher as Executive Producer
Emmy-nominated Imaginary Forces alum created main title sequences for Starz drama ‘Black Sails’ and the Guillermo del Toro-directed feature ‘Pacific Rim.’
CG Student Awards Rebrands as The Rookies
New award categories include Architecture & Visualization, Fashion Design, Game Design & Development, Graphic Design, and Illustration & Concept Art.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Games, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Bron Media Names Brenda Gilbert President of Animation
New appointment follows recent company reorganization; Adam Wood, Teunis De Raat and Luke Carroll named VPs.
In Business, Flash, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Pixar’s Ronnie del Carmen to Deliver Keynote at SIGGRAPH Asia 2015
Co-director of Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ to deliver keynote address at SIGGRAPH Asia 2015, running November 2-5 in Kobe, Japan.
In Event, Films, People, Places, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: Asia
David Bates Returns to Reel FX as General Manager
Former head of production returns to lead Commercial and VR divisions.
In Business, Commercials, People, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Media Design School Releases ‘Escargore’ Short
Comedy horror short film directed by Media Design School lecturer Oliver Hilbert completed over four months by a group of 22 students.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Sound Mixer Bob Minkler Dead at 78
Academy Award-winning sound mixer Robert Alan Minkler won the Oscar for Best Sound in 1978 for his work on the iconic film ‘Star Wars.’
Electric Theatre Collective & The Line Animation Open Shop in LA
New Los Angeles HQ to be headed up by executive producer Kate Hitchings joined by head of color Aubrey Woodiwiss.
Tom Jacobsen Joins VOLT Studios
As the company’s new partner and creative director, Jacobsen will apply his signature blend of filmmaking artistry and strategic thinking to creating visual content for advertising and branded installations.
In Business, Commercials, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Animatrik Breaks World Mocap Record with Lightstorm’s Giant
Motion capture, previsualization and virtual production provider adopts advanced performance capture technology from Lightstorm Entertainment to capture 21 performers in a live capture volume at one time.
In 3D, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Mirada Wins Top Awards for VR Experiences at Digital Hollywood
Creative studio wins awards for Best in Mobile VR for ‘Google Shop at Currys VR Tour’ and Best VR Based on Cinematic and Television Experience for ‘The Strain.’
Ridley Scott to Receive VES Lifetime Achievement Award
Acclaimed filmmaker-producer Ridley Scott named recipient of VES Lifetime Achievement Award; master visual futurist and iconic artist Syd Mead to receive VES Visionary Award.
In Awards, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Click 3X's Peter Corbett & Ders Hallgren Launch Stoked
Debut projects at newly-launched New York-based design collective include a series of digital videos for Absolut Spark and a limited-edition illuminated bottle for Absolut Vodka.
In Business, Commercials, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Matthew Hunt Joins The Refinery AV
Award-winning marketing agency expands its gaming footprint with new VP of Games/Creative Director Matthew Hunt; celebrates big night with Clio Key Art award wins.
In Awards, Business, Commercials, Games, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
‘Harry Potter’ VFX Wizard David Vickery Joins ILM
Veteran visual effects supervisor known for his work on the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise joins Industrial Light & Magic’s global creative team in London.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Shotgun 6.3 Now Available
New features added to media app and revamped client review site.
