Zync by Google Cloud Platform Boosts Freelance Workflows
London-born, Vancouver-based CG artist Eva Ng tackles projects around the globe with the help of Google Cloud Platform’s 3D rendering solution, Zync.
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CoSA VFX Taps ftrack for Fox TV’s ‘Gotham’
Production tracking software helps Emmy-nominated studio deliver more than 1,500 VFX shots for the first season of the hit series.
In 3D, CG, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
WATCH: Sebastian Sylwan Talks VR Technology Creative Realities at FMX 2015
Sebastian, a visual effects and digital media technologist, discusses consumers' acceptance of virtual reality and what the technology means for creators.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
Epic Games Awards More Than Half a Million Dollars in Unreal Dev Grants
Recipients include 30 developers, programmers and artists for their standout projects developed on Unreal Engine 4.
In Business, CG, Games, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: North America
‘Bakuman’ Feature Taps Fusion Studio for Main-On-End Titles
Blackmagic Design’s Fusion Studio helps deliver action-packed main-on-end title sequence for Japanese live-action feature based on the hit manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Ken Obata.
Ubisoft’s ‘Tom Clancy’s The Division’ Records Biggest First Week Ever
Ubisoft announces ongoing record sell-through sales for ‘Tom Clancy’s The Division,’ which has grossed more than $330 million worldwide in its first five days.
Isaiah Seret Joins Biscuit Filmworks
Commercial known for his 2015 Webby award-winning ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ short prequel, ‘Quarantine,’ has worked with brands including Adidas, Burger King, Coca Cola, Jack Daniels and Microsoft.
In Business, Commercials, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
WATCH: VES Exec Director Eric Roth Talks VFX Industry Economics at FMX 2015
Eric Roth, executive director of the Visual Effects Society, discusses recent entertainment industry business trends, how they impact artists and studios and how the VES is addressing membership regarding these critical issues.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
FuseFX Goes to War for AMC’s ‘TURN: Washington’s Spies’
Burbank-based visual effects studio helps to recreate colonial America for critically acclaimed Revolutionary War drama.
Lucasfilm Names Rob Bredow Chief Technology Officer
Former Sony Pictures Imageworks CTO and Visual Effects Supervisor helped launch ILMxLAB, and has worked on films such as ‘Men in Black 3,’ ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ and ‘Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs.’
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Graeme Parcher Joins SIM Digital as General Manager
People, Business, Production, SIM Digital, Graeme Parcher, James Martin, Ann DeGuire, Bling Digital, Chainsaw, Kodak, FujiFilm
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Troika Hires Emmy Award-Winning Creative Director Kasumi Mihori
Former Turner Studios exec has worked with almost every major network, broadcaster and media company including Disney/ABC, NBC Universal, CBS, Fox, Warner Brothers Studio, CNN, ESPN, PBS, Disney Channel and Discovery.
The Academy Appoints Jennifer Yuh Nelson to Leadership Board
As part of The Academy’s recent diversity initiatives, ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ director joins Academy’s 51-seat Board of Governors for a three-year term; Disney animator Floyd Norman appointed to the Education and Outreach Committee.
BAFTA UK Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 17; previous recipients include ‘The Bigger Picture’ director Daisy Jacobs, ‘Edmond’ director of photography Ian Forbes, and ‘Manoman’ director of photography Steven Ferguson.
Brain Zoo Studios Announces ‘Console Marinez’ VR Series
New animated virtual reality series blends the action of video games with the comedy of animated feature films.
In 3D, CG, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Atomic Fiction Releases New VFX Breakdown for ‘Deadpool’
Montreal-based visual effects house goes from wireframe to mayhem with a new VFX breakdown for director Tim Miller’s ‘Deadpool.’
Autodesk Expands VR Support, Streamlines 3D Character Creation for Game Developers
Autodesk launches Stingray Game Engine v1.2 and Maya LT 2016 Extension 3 with feature improvements at GDC 2016.
In 3D, CG, Games | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: North America
Jonathan Rothbart Talks the VFX of ‘Deadpool’
Overall VFX supervisor helps director Tim Miller create Marvel’s snarky badass superhero hit.
Allegorithmic Ships Substance Painter 2.0
AAA texturing tool powered by NVIDIA’s Iray renderer streamlines game asset pipeline; photorealistic rendering and curated asset store now available.
In 3D, CG, Games, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: North America
IT Staffing Agency Breed Launches in Los Angeles
New IT staffing agency connects motion picture studios, gaming companies, visual effects houses, post-production facilities and other creative service providers with the industry’s best engineers, IT and pipeline specialists, and programmers.
Digic Pictures Delivers New Realms of Realism with Faceware
Hungarian studio creates 28 minutes of game cinematics for Activision’s 14th title in the top-rated series, ‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.’
WATCH: The Third Floor's Duncan Burbridge Talks 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Previs at FMX 2015
Duncan Burbridge, executive producer at The Third Floor, discusses how previs helped director Joss Whedon realize his creative vision on Marvel's 'Avengers: Age of Ultron.'
In CG, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
VES London to Host U.K. Awards Celebration
Acclaimed VFX supervisor Steve Begg and renowned actor Jim Broadbent to receive inaugural awards.
In Acting, Awards, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, Voice Acting | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Reel FX Appoints Steve Nix Virtual Reality GM
Former CEO and co-founder of mobile gaming technology developer Yvolver to oversee all aspects of development, strategy and technology for the division.
In Business, People, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Epic Fantasy ‘Gods of Egypt’ Taps SolidAnim for Previs
SolidAnim's on-set virtual tracking and visualization system SolidTrack helps previsualize visual effects for director Alex Proyas’ fantasy film featuring ancient Egyptian deities.
In 3D, CG, Films, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
