Sketches Pro App Now Available for Mac
World renowned mobile iOS drawing application from Tayasui now available on the Mac App store for $14.90.
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Ohio State Think Tank Taps OptiTrack Motion Capture Technology for Spinal Research
Ohio State University’s Spine Research Institute opens new state-of-the-art facility featuring an expanded motion capture volume outfitted with 36 OptiTrack Prime 41 cameras and OptiTrack’s Motive software.
Allegorithmic Integrates Substance Engine into Houdini 15
Free update brings leading 3D material creator to professional VFX artists; fast exportation to the Unity Game Engine.
Framestore Appoints Michael Eames Global Director of Animation
Internationally renowned animator is celebrated for his innovative work on VFX-intensive films including ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,’ ‘Children of Men,’ ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ and ‘Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.’
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VFX Supervisor James Tichenor Joins FuseFX, Vancouver
Emmy-nominated VFX supervisor/producer has previously served stints with Sony Television, MGM Television, Entity FX and Prime Focus.
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An Uncommon Experience
In April I had the opportunity to experience Microsoft’s mixed-reality HoloLens headset during a visit to the Case Western Reserve University Interactive Commons in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.
Shawn Dunn Joins Original Force as Chief Technology Officer
Former head of research & development for the Motion Group at Weta Digital will be responsible for overseeing the technology foundation of the company across its Los Angeles, Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai and Chengdu offices.
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Xsens Adds Mobile, Full Wi-Fi Support to MVN Studio
MVN Studio update supports full mobile device functionality, bringing unprecedented freedom of movement to motion capture.
In 3D, CG, Mobile and Wireless, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Sony’s ‘Angry Birds Movie’ Powered by Dell & NVIDIA Technology
Dell and NVIDIA host technology and creative workflow panel at Sony Pictures Imageworks featuring VFX supervisor Danny Dimian and layout supervisor Steve Childers.
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Carbon Boosts Chicago Creative Team
VFX supervisor Devon Taylor and lead colorist Maria Carretero join full-service creative studio specializing in visual effects, motion graphics and design.
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Chris Noellert Joins ArsenalCreative as Head of 2D
Former Carbon VFX creative director/lead flame artist brings two decades of experience working on high-profile commercial campaigns at notable shops including Chimney, Syndicate and Mirada Studios.
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Chainsaw Helps Deliver Second Chilling Season of MTV’s ‘Scream’
Los Angeles-based post-production facility handles editorial finishing, color grading and deliverables for the second season of MTV’s ‘Scream: The TV Series.’
Google Teaming with IMAX to Develop Virtual Reality Camera
Technology innovators join forces to raise VR Capture quality to the next level through IMAX camera and Google's Jump technology.
LOGAN Creates Cinemagraph Series for Cisco
Bicoastal content-creation studio partners with Cisco on a series of cinemagraphs for the debut of the technology company’s newest international campaign, ‘There’s Never Been a Better Time.’
Geraint Hixson Joins Outpost VFX
Former MPC VFX Producer has feature credits including ‘The Martian,’ ‘Suicide Squad’ and ‘X-Men Apocalypse.’
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Assembly Signs VFX-Driven Director Samuel Bennetts
Sydney-born, Los Angeles-based commercial director has worked with brands including VW, McDonalds, Johnson & Johnson, Castrol, EBay, Powerade and Canon.
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Production Company Sweet Rickey Launches
New production company is housed beneath sister editorial company EDITBAR in Boston is headed by founder Vanessa Macedo Lonborg alongside executive producers Phoebe Cole and Scott Burtnett.
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Supervising Sound Editor George H. Anderson Joins Sony Pictures Post Production Services
Notable credits for veteran supervising sound editor and sound designer include Groundhog Day, We’re the Millers, Bridesmaids, Superbad and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
New ‘Star Trek’ Trailer Boldly Goes Beyond
New trailer showcases spectacular visuals created by VFX house Double Negative as well as the close looks at the film’s cast.
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ToonSeum Hosting Captain America Retrospective Exhibition
New ‘Captain America: 75 Years of the Sentinel of Liberty’ retrospective art exhibit runs through the summer; opening celebration to be held Friday, May 27th.
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Sia Brings Unforgettable Performance to Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’
Singer-songwriter performs Irving Gordon’s 1951 song, ‘Unforgettable,’ for the ‘Finding Nemo’ sequel’s end credit sequence.
Brickyard VFX Provides Start-to-Finish Creative for New Ghirardelli Campaign
Boutique visual effects and animation studio teams with production company Mercy Brothers and ad agency FCB West to bring a new two-spot Ghirardelli campaign to life.
Zodiak Kids Studios Promotes Gwen Hughes to COO
With the departure of current CEO Michael Carrington to ABC Children’s as Head of Children’s and Education, Zodiak Kids CEO Jean-Philippe Randisi will now oversee Zodiak Kids Studios.
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First Look: New Logo Unveiled for ‘Star Trek’ Series
CBS unveils first-ever promotional video & logo for the highly-anticipated new ‘Star Trek’ television series.
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Rascali Releases VR Trailers for ‘Raven’ and ‘Storybox’
Co-produced with China’s Youku Tudou, trailers for sci-fi series ‘Raven’ and animated immersive fairytale series ‘Storybox’ debut on YouTube, Facebook/Oculus Video, Jaunt, Littlstar, Vrideo and Samsung MilkVR platforms.
In 3D, CG, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
