Spinning A New 'Charlotte’s Web'
J. Paul Peszko reports on the collaborative CG effort between Tippett Studio, Rhythm & Hues and Rising Sun Pictures in bringing the new live-action Charlottes Web to the screen.
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Ted Rae on 'Apocalypto'
Visual effects supervisor Ted Rae speaks to Bill Desowitz about the intense challenges of creating effects for Apocalypto, Mel Gibsons ambitious action/adventure about the decline of the Mayan civilization. Includes QuickTime clip!
The Digital Eye: Sony's Future with 3D Environments and Acting
In this month's "The Digital Eye" column, Sony Pictures Imageworks' Jenny Fulle describes how a perceptive combination of creativity, talent and technology is advancing the art.
'Eragon': Conjuring A Compelling CG Dragon
Alain Bielik discusses the challenges of creating a unique lead dragon in Eragon with first-time director and former ILM vet Stefen Fangmeier and various supervisors.
'The Magic of Houdini': Initial Velocity
In VFXWorld's latest excerpt from The Magic of Houdini, Will Cunningham discusses the use of initial velocity and other particle forces to be reckoned with.
Joe Letteri Talks Digital Acting and 3D Environments
Bill Desowitz speaks with Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri about staying on the cutting edge of digital acting and 3D environments at Weta Digital.
'The Magic of Houdini': Discovering the Channel Editor
In VFXWorld's latest excerpt from The Magic of Houdini, Will Cunningham lays out the plethora of details that can be found in the Channel Editor.
'The Nativity Story': Making the VFX Look Real
Renee Dunlop traces the work of Hammerhead and Digital Dream and various vfx pros on The Nativity Story, in which the mandate was fit in seamlessly with the naturalistic look.
3D Mobile: Moving Forward
Karen Raugust discovers how developers are investing in 3D mobile gaming, and positioning for success once consumer demand takes off.
Videogame Technology: Driving the Show
Janet Hetherington talks to vfx experts about how videogame technologies are influencing movies and TV -- in production, presentation and marketing.
Eyetronics: Scanning for Next-Gen Videogame Solutions
J. Paul Peszko reports how Eyetronics hit a home run with its scanning solutions for two upcoming MLB videogames.
AnimfxNZ 2006: Animation & VFX Galore in Middle Earth
Camilla Havmoller reports on some of the latest industry breakthroughs from Weta and studios closer to home at the inaugural AnimfxNZ 2006 symposium in Wellington, New Zealand.
'Deja Vu': Time Tripping to New VFX Heights
Tara DiLullo experiences Deja Vu all over again in her vfx coverage of Asylum's cutting edge work on the new Tony Scott thriller.
'The Fountain': VFX in a Petri Dish
Bill Desowitz gets closer to The Fountain with director Darren Aronofsky, vfx supervisor/designer Jeremy Dawson and Intelligent Creature's vfx supervisor Raymond Gieringer. Includes Quicktime clips!
Mudbox Review: 'Freedom to Choose' for Digital Sculptors
Dale Hendrickson, who worked on the original She-Ra and He-Man series, chats with veteran producer Lou Scheimer about his work on the two series, as well as his overall career in animation.
Bitfilm: A Different Kind of Digital Festival
Brad Blackbourn of DreamWorks Animation and Frank Passingham of Aardman Features describe how they met the challenges of layout/cinematography in marrying their two worlds on Flushed Away.
'The Magic of Houdini': SOPs That Confound the Melon -- Part 2
In the latest excerpt from the book The Magic of Houdini, Will Cunningham explains Point and Primitive SOPs.
Developing Next-Generation Console Games for Cinematic Photorealism
Adrian Pennington explores the challenges and possibilities in developing more photoreal games in the U.K. with the new HD platforms.
The Digital Eye: The Business of Videogame Innovation
Tackling games in this month's "Digital Eye," game designer James Everett gives us his thoughts on the dangerous business of videogame innovation.
NextDimension Review: Flexing Mobile Muscles
With visual effects work needed on a global scale, J. Paul Peszko investigates the rise in VFX throughout the Middle East.
'The Magic of Houdini': SOPs That Confound the Melon -- Part 1
In the latest excerpt from the book The Magic of Houdini, Will Cunningham discusses a few more complicated SOPs.
'Flushed Away': A Virtual Cinematography Dream Team
Brad Blackbourn of DreamWorks Animation and Frank Passingham of Aardman Features describe how they met the challenges of layout/cinematography in marrying their two worlds on Flushed Away.
'The Santa Clause 3': No Escaping These Yuletide VFX
Alain Bielik uncovers some of Santas vfx secrets from Furious FX and Tippett Studio in his coverage of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.
VFX in India: Rapidly Maturing
Known mostly for its CG entertainment work, Indias emerging animation industry is increasingly adding vfx projects to its portfolio. Karen Raugust reports. Includes QuickTime clips of vfx showreels from Prasad EFX, Paprikaas Animation Studios and Rayudu Vision Media Ltd.!
The Rise of VFX in the Middle East
With visual effects work needed on a global scale, J. Paul Peszko investigates the rise in VFX throughout the Middle East.
