VFXWorld Magazine
MPC Creates an Enchanting World for Disney’s ‘Nutcracker and the Four Realms’
Lead by VFX supervisor Richard Clegg, MPC’s artists craft more than 1,000 shots for Disney’s live-action remake, from CG environments including palaces, forests and rivers, to large-scale FX work and extensive digital character animation.
Pixomondo Reteams with Roland Emmerich for WWII Action Drama ‘Midway’
Oscar-winning global VFX house previously worked with the blockbuster filmmaker on ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ and ‘2012.’
Render Legion Releases Corona Renderer 3 for 3ds Max
Faster interactive rendering, improved displacement, and new AI denoising bring even more power to artist-friendly renderer.
WATCH: Legacy and Destiny Collide in Final ‘Aquaman’ Trailer
A magical trident holds the key for half human, half Atlantean Arthur Curry to unite the worlds of above and below in Warner Bros’ epic undersea action-adventure.
Xsens Releases MVN Analyze and MVN Animate 2019
New update to industry-leading inertial motion capture solution adds a suite of enhancements including support for multi-level scenario capture.
Pixomondo Announces Opening of Montréal Office
Slated to open in early 2019, Oscar-winning VFX company’s eighth international studio to enable the creation of 180 specialized jobs within the next three years.
Netflix Greenlights 4-Part Animated World War II Series ‘The Liberator’
Harrowing drama about U.S. Army officer Felix Sparks will be first ever produced using Trioscope enhanced hybrid animation technology.
Unity and Autodesk Collaboration to Deliver Real-Time 3D Solutions in 2019
Companies working to release tools that ensure full data interoperability between key products by fall of next year.
Disney and Tim Burton Soar in Official ‘Dumbo’ Trailer
First glimpse of live-action remake promises a faithful and visually enticing reimagination of beloved animated classic.
New ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Trailer Delivers Gripping Future World VFX
20th Century Fox will release James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez’s highly-anticipated, action-packed sci-fi thriller this coming February 14.
Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95
Prolific writer, editor and publisher co-created many of the industry’s most iconic characters, including Spider-Man, Iron-Man, the Hulk and Black Panther.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Goes ‘Over The Moon’ with Glen Keane
SPI to serve as lead animation vendor for Netflix’s animated musical feature film directed by legendary animator and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Glen Keane.
WATCH: Ryan Reynolds is Uncannily Adorable in First ‘Detective Pikachu’ Trailer
With VFX provided by MPC and Framestore, first-ever live-action movie based on the iconic face of the global Pokémon brand arrives in theaters on May 10, 2019.
Chaos Group Releases V-Ray for Unreal
Software brings V-Ray scenes directly into the Unreal Editor, letting artists tap into the game engine’s power to create immersive experiences.
Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Harassment, Unequal Pay at Riot Games
Seeking class-action status, new lawsuit claims the ‘League of Legends’ developer operates under a ‘men-first’ ‘bro culture’ in which harassment and inappropriate behavior go unchecked.
Industrial Light & Magic Takes on New VFX Markets with ILM TV
Studio launches division to provide visual effects and animation services for TV and streaming content producers.
Framestore Delivers Spectacular Character Effects for Disney’s ‘Christopher Robin’
Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Chris Lawrence and animation director Michael Eames oversee 727 VFX shots -- including 677 featuring creature animation -- for director Marc Forster’s heartwarming return to the Hundred Acre Wood.
Method Studios Brings Winnie the Pooh to Life in ‘Christopher Robin’
VFX supervisor Glenn Melenhorst guides studio’s Melbourne team in crafting gentle bear’s performance in Disney’s live-action fantasy adventure.
Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 4.21
New release adds increased mobile optimizations to Android and iOS, up to 60 percent speed increases when cooking content, and more power and flexibility in the industry-leading Niagara effects toolset for real-time VFX.
FMX 2019 Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Theme
Animation and VFX conference, set for next April 30-May 3, will highlight worldviews and workflows that inspire artistic exchange.
Axis Studios Releases Debut VR Film ‘The Bond’
Leading U.K. VFX and animation group produces seven-minute immersive experience for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
Chaos Group Boosts Rendering Solutions for Cinema 4D
Developer of Award-winning ray-tracing technology announces acquisition of V-Ray for Cinema 4D, plans for Corona for Cinema 4D.
It’s Rodeo FX Time in ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’
VFX supervisor Alexandre Lafortune and his team create griffins, automatons and a mystical time piece at the very heart of Eli Roth’s magical adventure.