OptiTrack Mo-Cap Reinvents Live Stage Shows for Top Performers
On-stage performer tracking, projection mapping, and giant inflatables captivate audiences at Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz show, Cirque du Soleil, and other worldwide tours.
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VFX Producers Tap Shotgun for ‘COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey’
Visual effects veterans move production-side and bring Shotgun with them to manage massive shot volume and streamline multi-vendor processes.
Mirada Transforms UCLA's Royce Hall with Projection Mapping Spectacle
Short film celebrates university's upcoming centennial to kick off new "Let There Be" fundraising campaign.
Warner Bros. Announces Title for 2016 ‘Superman/Batman’ Feature
As production begins in Michigan, Warner Bros. unveils the title of its previously untitled Batman-Superman feature: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Production | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Robert Helphand Joins Tool
Award-winning production company Tool announces the addition of Robert Helphand to its commercial team as Executive Producer of Live Action.
Atomhawk Design Launches Animation Services
Art studio Atomhawk Design releases a new show reel to launch the company’s enhanced animation services.
Patrick Smith Talks ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Previs
The Third Floor’s previs supervisor discusses the extensive use of previs, techvis and postvis on Sony’s latest superhero hit.
New Trailer Released for Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
A new trailer is released for Disney and Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ which shows Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper speaking in the guise of their CGI “Groot” and “Rocket” characters.
Shade VFX Signs Visual Effects Supervisor Everett Burrell
Visual effects supervisor Everett Burrell joins shade VFX; company recently completed projects for Jon Favreau’s ‘Chef,’ Sony’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2,’ and Disney’s ‘Million Dollar Arm.’
In Business, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Marisa Fiechter Joins Psyop
Curating innovative campaigns and producing award-winning content, executive producer Marisa Fiechter joins Psyop.
MPC Sets New Standards for Creature Feature VFX in ‘Godzilla’
Led by MPC VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron and VFX producer Philip Greenlow, the UK-based Moving Picture Company serves as the lead VFX studio bringing the iconic title creature to life in Warner Bros Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ ‘Godzilla.’
Box Office Report: ‘Godzilla’ Destroys Competition with $93.2M Debut
Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.' Godzilla debuts to a monstrous $93.2 million at the domestic box office, giving the iconic giant lizard a new lease on life and delivering the second-best opening of the year after Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
CMG Brings ‘The Little Vampire’ to Cannes
3D animated feature based upon Angela Sommer-Bodenburg’s bestselling series of children’s books is set to be completed in summer 2016.
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T+Co Creates Show Open for ‘Last Week Tonight’
Strategic design agency Trollbäck + Company creates the show open for new HBO comedy series, ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.’
MPC Creates ‘Godzilla’ Spot for Fiat
MPC Creative is enlisted by The Richards Group to direct and produce the all-new Fiat campaign featuring the King of the Monsters.
Paramount Releases New Trailer for ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’
The new trailer for ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ debuts with all the explosive action and imagery fans have come to expect from director Michael Bay.
First Full Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ Released
Warner Bros. releases the first full-length trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar,’ which unveils some of the highly-anticipated film’s plot.
Hollywood Post Alliance Issues Call For Entries for 2014 HPA Awards
The best in post production to be spotlighted in 9th annual award gala.
Encore VFX Helps ‘The Flash’ Find Super Speed
CW audiences tuned into Wednesday night's season finale of Arrow are treated to a sneak peek of The Flash in a crossover event featuring CG artistry by Encore VFX.
Blur Creates Main Title Sequence for ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’
VFX Sequences, Concept Design and Stereo 3D Titles Tease ‘Sinister Six’ Lineup.
Disney Releases Teaser Trailer for Live-Action ‘Cinderella’
The teaser trailer and poster for Disney’s live-action Cinderella are now available.
MPC Creates Electrifying Effects for ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’
MPC Vancouver teams up with director Marc Webb and Sony Pictures Imageworks VFX Supervisor Jerome Chen to complete more than 300 shots for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2.’
Dan Schrecker Talks ‘Noah’
LOOK Effects’ visual effects supervisor discusses feather systems, a pulsating apple and the Garden of Eden in Darren Aronofsky’s latest film.
Massive Career Fair for VFX, Animation & Video Games Set to Rock Vancouver
Visual Effects Society showcases vast opportunities for Vancouver’s talent pool through annual event.
‘300: Rise of an Empire’ Arrives on Disc June 24
‘300: Rise of an Empire’ arrives onto Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital HD on June 24 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
