'The Magic of Houdini': The Various Contexts
In VFXWorlds latest excerpt from The Magic of Houdini, Will Cunninghham delves into SOPs, POPs and other silly sounding names.
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The Digital Eye: Zoic BC and the Visual Evolution
Loni Peristere, creative director/co-founder Zoic Studios, presents a dialog on the continued progress of the changing world of entertainment manufacturing, in this months Digital Eye.
modo 202 Review: A Worthy Upgrade?
Steve Sullivan, director of R&D at Industrial Light & Magic, tells Barbara Robertson about the new interactive previs system ILM is developing.
Chris Landreth on SIGGRAPH 2006 Electronic Theater
Chris Landreth finds inspiration in all images computer-generated at SIGGRAPHs 2006 edition of the Electronic Theater.
'The Magic of Houdini': The Three Most Common Panes
In VFXWorlds latest excerpt from The Magic of Houdini, Will Cunningham discusses the three most common panes.
Updating 'The Wicker Man' with Blazing CG
Ellen Wolff ventures out to speak with the trio of vfx houses that helped build The Wicker Man.
New Technology Pushing What is Possible
J. Paul Peszko looks into emerging technology and discovers that we aint seen nothing yet.
Creating a New Production Paradigm
Karen Raugust investigates how guilds get together to deal with the changing digital technologies affecting production design, cinematography and VFX.
Contour Reality Capture Crosses Uncanny Valley
Renee Dunlop looks into how Movas Contour Reality Capture System changes how we look at CG characters.
Zviz: ILM Goes Interactive with Previs
Steve Sullivan, director of R&D at Industrial Light & Magic, tells Barbara Robertson about the new interactive previs system ILM is developing.
The Digital Eye: HDRI to Hit the Fans
In this months Digital Eye, Peter Plantec looks into the rapidly evolving area of HDRI or High Dynamic Range Imaging.
Maya 8 Review: How the Standard-Bearer Holds Up
VFXWorld begins its new excerpt series from Will Cunninghams book, The Magic of Houdini.
'The Magic of Houdini': 3D Concepts Reviewed
In the latest excerpt from The Magic of Houdini, Will Cunningham discusses developing 3D concepts.
'Snakes on a Plane': Venomous VFX
Tara DiLullo books a flight with Snakes on a Plane to uncoil the vfx that have helped turned this phenomenon into a cult classic before it ever arrived in theaters.
'World Trade Center': Documenting with Invisible VFX
Alain Bielik talks with the visual effects artists assigned the sensitive and difficult duty of recreating 9/11 for Oliver Stones film, World Trade Center.
SIGGRAPH 2006: Matchmaking in Boston
Sarah Baisley reports on her experiences at Annecy 2006 where the MIFA market showcased more excitement than the festival.
LightWave v9: Worth the Price?
AWN and VFXWorld editors Bill Desowitz, Sarah Baisley and Rick DeMott attended the VES Festival of Visual Effects, reporting back on secrets to the magic that were on display.
'Zoom': Superheroes + Feature Film = Big VFX
Alain Bielik enrolls in superhero academy of Zoom to discover first hand how the vfx wizards behind the scenes made it all a reality.
'The Magic of Houdini': Introduction and Welcome
VFXWorld begins its new excerpt series from Will Cunninghams book, The Magic of Houdini.
'Eureka': Finding New Possibilities for TV VFX
Tara DiLullo uncovers the secrets of the vfx wizards working on SCI FI Channel new original series, Eureka.
'The Host': Creepie Korean Creatures
Alain Bielik finds out the horrifying secrets behind the monsters in the new Korean film, The Host.
Software Review: evolver
Orlando Luna stirs up Apples advanced composting tool, Shake 4.1, which is now priced for the masses.
Massive Black: Artists First, Everything Else Second
Fred Galpern talks to Massive Black, the San Francisco-based indie team of concept artists, sculptors and animators. They are the go-to guys when the entertainment industry needs visual development and asset creation.
VES Festival Brings VFX to Heart of Hollywood
AWN and VFXWorld editors Bill Desowitz, Sarah Baisley and Rick DeMott attended the VES Festival of Visual Effects, reporting back on secrets to the magic that were on display.
Mudbox Preview: A Dream Come True for 3D Artists
Fred Galpern takes a sneak peek at Mudbox, the soon to be released digital sculpting tool from Skymatter, and the beta report is sure to whet your appetite.
