All Women Lineup Set for ‘Maxon’s 3D & Motion Design Show’
Free June 16 virtual event features women-led presentations streamed live and then available on demand.
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Cinesite Names Antony Bluff Executive Producer
Emmy Award-winning VFX producer brings over two decades experience on projects ranging from ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ to ‘A Discovery of Witches;’ in his new role, he will work directly with clients while overseeing day-to-day operations.
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Watch the Grishaverse Come Alive in ‘Shadow and Bone’ VFX Reel
Netflix has shared a breakdown reel from their critically acclaimed magical fantasy series, based on Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling novels, just renewed for a second eight-episode season.
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disguise xR Powers the Virtual Worlds of Bryson Tiller’s Live-Streamed Concert
The leading extended reality tech firm and Xite Labs create a myriad of immersive worlds in Unreal Engine for the rappers’ ‘Trapsoul World Series’ performance.
The Chimaera Project Launches Fall 2021 Women’s Mentorship Program
SUPPORT.HER offers women filmmakers – cis, trans, and non-binary inclusive – career guidance and assistance from industry professionals; applications now being accepted through July 31.
Framestore's VFX is the 'Zombie Cat’s Meow’ in ‘Army of the Dead’
Leading visual effects studio creates the vicious undead tiger, ‘Valentine,’ and loads of gory zombie mayhem, in Zack Snyder and Netflix’s post-apocalyptic heist adventure.
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Pixomondo Inks Deal to Build LED Volumes Across Canada
VFX house and Canadian TV/Film equipment company have already begun building new virtual production stages in Vancouver and Toronto, with more set for 2022; combined capital commitment exceeds $30 million.
Go Behind-the-Scenes with Neil Gaiman on ‘The Sandman’
Take a ‘Sneak Peek’ at the upcoming Netflix series based on the prolific writer and producer’s DC comic book series, now in production.
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New ‘Masters of Motion’ Podcast with VFX Supervisor Brendan Seals
‘Becoming a Top Supervisor & Creating VFX for Spider-Man, Thor & Black Panther’ episode features the Luma Pictures artist discussing topics including making better show and breakdown reels; working in commercials; pipeline technology; and advantages / disadvantages of being a 3D generalist.
AMD Launches New AMD Radeon PRO W6000 Workstation Graphics Product Series
Their most powerful AMD RDNA workstation graphics to date includes three new lines designed for power demanding design work, ultra-high resolution media projects, complex simulations, and advanced image and video editing.
WATCH: MARZ’s ‘WandaVision’ VFX Breakdown Reel and Images
VFX studio takes on Vision, both in color and black and white, flying high above a CG Westview, and cutting a rug with Wanda.
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BlueBolt Names Lucy Tait Finance Director
In new leadership role, she will continue supporting the VFX house’s on-going expansion; studio’s slate of film and TV projects includes The Northman, The Great Season 2, Becoming Elizabeth, Suspicion and The Last Kingdom Season 5.
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KEPYR’s ‘Kindred Spirits’ Campaign - UNICEF Aid for Displaced Kids Now Underway
The month-long online fundraiser runs through June 20 - World Refugee Day; campaign supports UNICEF’s work aiding displaced children around the world.
NVIZ Shows its Virtual Side in ‘The Irregulars’ Previs and VFX
Leading visualization company provides crucial virtual production support that helped the Netflix mystery thriller’s creative team remotely view work, brainstorm, and make creative decisions shot by shot during the pandemic.
WATCH: Pixomondo’s ‘Star Trek: Discovery' Season 3 Breakdown Reel and Images
Led by VFX supervisor Phil Jones and VFX producer Matthew Pellar from their Toronto facility, the studio shifted into warp speed during the pandemic to deliver 570 shots for the hit Paramount+ sci-fi drama.
Outpost VFX Adds Jeremy Fernsler
Emmy-nominated as a VFX supervisor on ‘Westworld’ Season 3, the industry veteran joins company’s new L.A. studio, where he will work with directors, producers, and showrunners to deliver visual effects on TV and films.
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SIGGRAPH 2021 Reveals Technical and Art Papers Selections
The extensive line-up includes 191 research projects from 22 countries, covering numerous subfields of computer graphics and interactive techniques; live conference events run August 9-13, with on-demand available August 2 – October 29.
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PowerHouse VFX Expands Production Team with New Hires
Alan Precourt named VFX supervisor; Caitlyn Tomasik joins as head of production.
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Pixotope Adds to Global Staff
Mixed reality software company taps industry veterans Juan Rubio, Brad Rochon, and David Dowling as new project specialist, VP of sales and marketing, and chief revenue officer, respectively.
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Teen Animators Get an Online Club with YAY UK
AccessVFX and ScreenSkills launch Young Animator of the Year club and award program for aspiring young animators ages 13-18; teens will complete hands-on challenges set by UK animation studios with chance to compete for prizes.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Rejoins Marvel in ‘Kraven the Hunter’
The ‘Bullet Train’ actor, who previously appeared in the MCU as Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver, will return in Sony’s upcoming ‘Spider-Man’ spinoff.
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Cast Revealed for Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’
Patton Oswalt, voicing Matthew the Raven, joins David Thewlis, Jenna Coleman, and Stephen Fry in Netflix’s dark fantasy series based on the popular DC comic books; show follows people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends his cosmic and human mistakes.
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Adobe Debuts its First Premiere Pro Commercial
Produced with 72andSunny Los Angeles, ‘Fantastic Voyage | Premiere Pro’ follows a creator’s escapist adventures spotlighting endless possibilities in storytelling.
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Academy Announces Date Change for 94th Oscars
Ceremony moves to March 27, 2022; film eligibility window returns to standard December 31 deadline, though requirements remain unchanged from 2021 awards.
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Next PreVIEW Set: A Conversation with ‘Luca’ Director Enrico Casarosa
Join a conversation with the director and creative team behind Disney and Pixar’s upcoming animated feature; the free June 21 event is offered in partnership with OGR and Pixar Animation Studios.
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