LIA 2016 Now Open for Submissions
Thirty-first London International Awards honoring excellence in Advertising, Production, Digital, Design, Music & Sound, and Technology to be held in Las Vegas on November 8.
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WATCH: USC's Professor Mark Bolas Talks Future of VR at FMX 2015
USC Professor Mark Bolas, a virtual reality pioneer, discusses applications for VR beyond entertainment and the challenges that virtual reality faces along the path to widespread consumer adoption.
In CG, Education and Training, Event, People, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Intelligent Creatures Taps Fusion Studio for ‘The Witch’
Led by Compositing Supervisor Eric Doiron and VFX Supervisor Geoff Scott, Toronto-based post house creates delivers supernatural effects and post-production services for indie thriller using Blackmagic Design’s Fusion Studio.
In CG, Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Element X Embarks on Oreo Adventure for Chili’s
New CG-animated spot with a stop-motion vibe for Oreo-topped molten cake now playing on Ziosks.
In CG, Commercials, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Disney Unveils New Trailer & Images for ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’
New full-length trailer showcasing stunning visuals created by Double Negative and Sony Pictures Imageworks features P!nk's cover of ‘White Rabbit.’
Finish Acquires Realise Studio
London-based visual effects company expands its commercial output with CG animation studio behind the animated visual sculpture for the 2015 Chemical Brothers’ tour.
In Business, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Trunk’s Rok Predin Comes ‘Alive’ for Steve Mason Music Video
Director Rok Predin uses MAXON Cinema 4D and Adobe After Effects to create an homage to the 1990s with the isometric look of early 16-bit video games such as ‘Street Fighter’ and ‘Sim City.’
In 3D, CG, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Registration Now Open for SIGGRAPH 2016
First-time exhibitors for world’s leading computer graphics and interactive conference running July 24-28 in Anaheim, CA announced; ‘Spirit of SIGGRAPH’ design contest launched.
In CG, Event, Interactive, Places, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Zync Render Helps Encore Enter a New Dimension
Global post-production studio renders stereoscopic-3D imagery with the help of Google Cloud Platform’s Zync Render.
In 3D, CG, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Smruti Shah Joins Troika as Head of Strategy
Former director of strategy at Interbrands will be managing entertainment media brand consultancy and marketing innovations agency’s strategy group.
In Broadcast Design, Business, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
AFTRS Open to Present Short Sound, VFX & Editing Courses
Australian Film Television and Radio School offers short courses taught by industry experts in state-of-the-art facilities.
‘Pride + Prejudice + Zombies’ Heads to Blu-ray May 31
Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen-inspired film debuts on Digital May 10 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD May 31.
Disney’s D23 Expo Returns to Anaheim July 2017
Next year’s ultimate Disney fan event is moved to July 14-16, 2017, one week ahead of Comic-Con International's San Diego Comic-Con.
In Event, Films, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
King and Country Welcomes DJ Fox as Director of Business Development, Commercials
Foxy Reps founder charged with collaborating with K&C’s independent sales reps in territories across the U.S. and Canada brings extensive experience in the production industry.
ZERO VFX Creates Bygone Era for ‘Black Mass’
Boston-based boutique visual effects house delivers range of invisible effects for Scott Cooper’s Whitey Bulger biopic.
WATCH: Epic Games' Kim Libreri and Ray Davis Talk VR with Unreal Engine at FMX 2015
Kim Libreri, CTO, and Ray Davis, Unreal Engine GM, from Epic Games, talk about opportunities for Unreal Engine in VR.
In CG, Event, Games, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
GenArts Promotes Christopher Boyd to Channel Sales Manager
As manager for visual effects software provider’s reseller program, Boyd is charged with overseeing sales, operations and support for resellers of video software products and third-party plugins.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: North America
Disney Launches ‘Jungle Book’ VR Experience
Interactive 360-degree video and Virtual Reality experience tied to the upcoming live-action film now also available in select IMAX theaters at AMC locations across the U.S.
In CG, Films, Interactive, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Gender Politics and 'Batman v Superman'
Can’t we just dislike superhero films because of their mind-numbing VFX rather than their misogynistic misuse of metaphorical phalluses and vaginas?
In Films, Interactive, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: 10 Till 6 | Geographic Region: All
Reel FX Secures $75 Million Line of Credit
Digital film studio with operations in Dallas and Santa Monica closes a credit facility with Bank of America Merrill Lynch that will be used to fund Reel FX’s future animated film productions.
MAXON Announces Presence at NAB 2016
Company to showcase latest Cinema 4D software workflow in 3D visual effects, motion graphics and design, new VR Plugin; booth presentations streaming live on C4DLive.com.
In 3D, CG, Event, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: North America
WATCH: Uncharted Territory's Marc Weigert Talks VFX Production Economics at FMX 2015
Marc Weigert, CEO of Uncharted Territory, talks about economic realities, production strategies and the inherent difficulties in making a good VFX-driven film.
In Business, CG, Event, Films, People, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Double Negative Shuttering Singapore VFX Facility
Opened in 2009, DNeg’s Singapore facility has been involved in production of visual effects for films including ‘Godzilla,’ ‘Man of Steel’ and ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ Parts 1 & 2.
Disney, Marvel and More to Cease Production in Georgia if Anti-Gay Bill is Passed
New ‘religious freedom’ bill protects religious officials from having to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies, and would allow faith-based organizations to deny services or employment to those who violate their ‘sincerely held religious belief.’
MPC Creative Adds Top New Talent in New York
Signing of Director/Creative Director Alan Bibby and Executive Producer Dan Sormani boosts MPC NY’s creative, design and production capabilities.
In Business, Commercials, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
