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Virtual Reality Headline News

Alejandro Iñárritu’s VR Exhibit Wins an Oscar

Acclaimed director of ‘The Revanant’ will receive honor Nov. 11 at the Academy’s 9th annual Governors Awards.

Legend 3D Headline News

Legend 3D Opening New Studios in India

Facility in Pune will support company’s 3D, VFX and VR clients with additional hires increasing Legend’s global team to more than 2,000.

Contests Headline News

Allegorithmic Launches Substance Designer Material Contest

Contest offers prizes to artists who replicate materials from the company’s Mattershots Instagram inspiration channel.

Feature VFX VFXWorld

ILM Delivers Hellfire and Damnation for Darren Aronofsky’s ‘mother!’

Industrial Light & Magic VFX supervisor Ben Snow details the range of destruction and fiery visual effects created for the Paramount feature starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem.

Education Headline News

The Rookies Adding Online Courses, Certification Process

Mentor and awards program looks to establish industry approved review process to help students be better prepared to work in the VFX, animation and games industries.

Education & Training VFXWorld

The Long Road to The Rookies

Set to introduce online courses and an official certification review process in 2018, The Rookies co-founders Andrew McDonald and Alwyn Hunt reflect on their journey to help students make the transition from school to real-world production environments.

VR Headline News

EA Vet Sinjin Bain to Head Method Studios’ New AR/VR Unit

Newly formed Method EXP unit will bring company's CG and design artistry to immersive experiences for all platforms.

Visual Effects Headline News

Capita’s Former Software Chief Joins Foundry as New CEO

Experienced software and tech exec Craig Rodgerson will spearhead developing the company’s strategic direction and building its product line.

FMX Blogs

WATCH: Weta Digital’s Brendan Keys Talks Recruiting Challenges and More at FMX 2017

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11:59pm

The studio’s human resources manager discusses recruiting challenges and goals as well as recommendations for young professionals looking for a job.

Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

Hail Caesar! Weta Delivers Digital Mastery for ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’

Models supervisor Florian Fernandez talks about his team’s use of proprietary Manuka ray tracer to create photorealistic apes and more for Matt Reeves’ futuristic action-adventure hit.

VES Awards Headline News

VES to Present Georges Méliès Award to Joe Letteri

Honor recognizing pioneering significant and lasting contributions to the art and science of the visual effects industry will be presented at the 16th annual VES Awards in February.

Technology Headline News

Epic Games, NVIDIA Deliver VR Development Platform

Unreal Engine 4 with NVIDIA Quadro brings proven reliability and performance to manufacturers, designers, content creators.

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