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Redshift Headline News

Redshift Now Provides Integration with SideFX Houdini

New plugin brings the lightning-fast speed of GPU-accelerated render engine Redshift to SideFX’s powerful all-in-one 3D application combining modeling, animation, rigging and compositing.

Disney VFXWorld

Creating a Photoreal Masterpiece: Rob Legato on the Virtual Cinematography of ‘The Jungle Book’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 3:31pm

As part of AWN's Professional Spotlight Series recorded during VIEW 2016, the Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor discusses the challenges of virtual production on the hit Disney live-action/CG hybrid feature film.

Luma Headline News

Luma Pictures Heads into New Territory, Hires Head Creative Director Ben Hibon

Los Angeles and Melbourne-based VFX shop expanding into original content with artist and animation director Hibon at the helm as Head Creative Director.

Awards Headline News

Advanced Imaging Society, VR Society Bestow 28 Lumiere Awards

LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ Disney’s ‘Inner Workings’ and ‘Zootopia,’ and Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’ among 28 awards for distinguished achievement.

Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

ILM Delivers Photoreal Invisible VFX to Tell the Tragic Story of The Deepwater Horizon

Academy gives nod to supporting visual effects with nomination of Industrial Light & Magic team led by VFX supervisor Craig Hammack for director Peter Berg’s depiction of the disastrous 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion and spill.

SIGGRAPH Headline News

ACM SIGGRAPH Seeks Input on Future Direction of Organization and Conference

Survey of computer graphics and interactive techniques community aims to make the organization and conference more relevant to the needs of those working in emerging computer graphic technologies.

Awards Headline News

LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Wins Animated Feature BAFTA Award

LAIKA head and ‘Kubo’ director and producer Travis Knight receives the studio’s first BAFTA Award; Disney’s The Jungle Book awarded for Special Visual Effects.

Nimble Collective Headline News

Nimble Collective’s Bruce Wilson Promoted to Chief Scientist

Digital media industry leader Rob DeMillo joins Mountain View, CA startup production platform aimed at revolutionizing the animation content market as Chief Technology Officer.

Method Studios Headline News

Method Studios Crafts Epic Historical Battle for Evony’s Big Game Spots

Led by VFX supervisor Benjamin Walsh, Deluxe-owned VFX house creates a wide range of CG effects for Top Game’s Super Bowl spots, including massive armies and accompanying weapons and horses, and atmospheric elements including fireballs, fog and smoke.

Technology Headline News

Qube!’s Metered Licensing Keeps DHX Media Rendering Costs in Check

PipelineFX’s industry-leading render management software and new pay-per-minute licensing policy gives the international animation powerhouse an edge in today’s competitive broadcast market.

NFB Headline News

NFB’s ‘Bear 71’ Documentary Now Available as Free VR Experience

Reinvention of the National Film Board of Canada’s award-winning documentary has been showcased at IDFA DocLab and the New Frontiers VR Bar at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Chaos Group Headline News

Chaos Group’s ‘CG Garage’ Podcast Reaches 1 Million Downloads

Popular ‘Nerdist-style’ computer graphics art podcast features in-depth, personal discussions with some of the top minds in VFX, VR and design.

Commercials Headline News

Aardman Signs Daniel Hope to Directorial Roster

The animation director with a passion for visual comedy, character exploration, and nugget-sized storytelling, joins Aardman after working with big brands including Nike and Playstation.

Previs VFXWorld

Chris Edwards in Beijing - Part 1: Previs and Virtual Production in China

THE THIRD FLOOR founder talks about cutting edge production techniques and technology in a new global frontier.

Awards Headline News

LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Top Animated Feature Film at 15th Annual VES Awards

‘The Jungle Book’ named photoreal feature film winner with five awards; ‘Game of Thrones’ episode ‘Battle of the Bastards’ named best photoreal episode with five awards; John Lewis ‘Boxer the Buster’ wins top honors in the commercial field.

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