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FMX 2015 Headline News

FMX Conference Wraps 2015 Edition

Rounding off four days of speakers and presentations, the 20th Anniversary edition of the FMX Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia concludes with a special screening of ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ with Marvel VFX Supervisor Christopher Townsend in attendance.

In Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

Zoic Studios Headline News

Zoic Adds Flame Artist Toby Brockhurst

Veteran Flame artist Toby Brockhurst has worked on effects-driven spots for major brands such as Kia, Guinness, Volvo, EA Sports and BMW.

In Business, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Commercials Headline News

Production Company Tröll Pictures Launches

Led by executive producer Peter Steinzeig and Brickyard VFX partners Dave Waller, Patrick Poulatian, Kirsten Andersen and Steve Michaels, newly-launched Los Angeles commercial production company signs Snorri Bros.

In Business, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Short Films Headline News

Sci-Fi Short ‘Two Worlds’ Joins Unlikely Friends

Five years in the making, 3D/VFX generalist Andy Lefton’s CG-animated short was created using Maxon Cinema 4D and the Adobe Creative Suite.

In 3D, CG, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Education & Training Headline News

Digital-Tutors Releases New Tutorials for Maya 2016, ZBrush 4R7 and Houdini Fluids

New introductory online courses are free for entire month of May.

In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Interactive, Tutorials | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Marvel VFXWorld

Trixter Enters Age of Ultron for 'The Avengers'

VFX supervisor Alessandro Cioffi and animation supervisor Simone Kraus of Trixter Studios discuss their work for Marvel's super powered ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.'

In CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

AWN Professional Spotlight Blogs

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – The Third Floor’s Duncan Burbridge

The Third Floor studio manager Duncan Burbridge discusses the company’s previs business as well as their recent work on ‘300: Rise of an Empire.’

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

Disney Headline News

Disney Reports Q2 Revenues of $12.5 Billion

Fuelled by the company’s parks and resorts, Disney beats analysts’ predictions, pushing the company’s shares to new highs of more than $113.

In Business, Digital Media, Films, Television, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

AWN Professional Spotlight Blogs

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Microsoft Xbox’s Habib Zargarpour

Xbox creative director Habib Zargarpour talks about moving from the feature film business into the gaming industry as part of AWN’s series of exclusive video interviews from FMX 2014.

In Business, Event, Games, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

Nexus Headline News

Nexus Launches Virtual Reality Division

London-based animation and production studio signs Liviu Berechet Antoni and Alexandra Stancu, the co-creators of Altergaze VR headset, to bolster the studio’s VR offerings.

In 3D, Business, CG, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe

AWN Professional Spotlight Blogs

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – NYU Media Research Lab’s Ken Perlin

NYU Department of Computer Science Media Research Lab Professor Ken Perlin discusses the extensive use of graphical user interface technology in our daily lives and what types of innovative GUI applications he envisions for the future.

In Digital Media, Event, People, Places, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

Animationinstitut ANIMATIONWorld

FMX at 20: The Enduring Legacy of Professor Thomas Haegele

Entering retirement, humility and grace continue to define the FMX Conference founder and creator of the world-renowned Animationinstitut in Baden-Wuerttemberg.

In 2D, CG, Commercials, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All

AWN Professional Spotlight Headline News

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Framestore R&D Head Martin Preston

Martin Preston discusses the use of the Arnold renderer from Solid Angle on 'Gravity,’ and his role as head of research and development at Framestore.

In CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

AWN Professional Spotlight Blogs

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – DNeg’s Nathan Ortiz

Double Negative’s effects supervisor Nathan Ortiz talks about the company’s work on ‘Rush.’

In Event, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

CGSociety Headline News

CGSociety Unveils New Look

Leading online community for computer graphic artists unveils redesigned home page, refreshed features and news pages, and renewed passion.

In 3D, CG, Interactive | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Australia, North America

Fabric Engine Headline News

Fabric Engine Announces MODO Collaboration

Fabric Software announces Fabric Engine for MODO at FMX 2015.

In 3D, CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

OptiTrack Headline News

OptiTrack Motion Capture Powers Al-Baydha World Building Project

5D Global Studio to showcase project at 2015 FMX Conference.

In 3D, CG, Event, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

Method Studios Headline News

Method Teams with 72andSunny for ‘Avengers’-themed Spot

Method’s Los Angeles facility teams with 72andSunny to create 60-second fully-CG 4K ‘Avengers’-themed spot, “Beauty and Might,” for Samsung.

In CG, Commercials, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

AWN Professional Spotlight Blogs

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – ILM’s Olivier Maury

Industrial Light & Magic Principle R&D Engineer and Lead Renderer Olivier Maury discusses recent advancements in digital pyrotechnics.

In Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

AWN Professional Spotlight Blogs

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Paul Debevec

USC’s chief visual officer Paul Debevec outlines the creative technology research underway, as well as the school’s groundbreaking work at the Oscar-winning film ‘Gravity.’

In Event, People, Places, Technology | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

AWN Professional Spotlight Blogs

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Proof Inc.’s Ron Frankel

Proof Inc.’s Ron Frankel talks about the visualization house’s work on ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier.’

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

box office Headline News

Box Office Report: ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ No. 2 Domestic Opening of All Time

Joss Whedon's Marvel tentpole, ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron,’ opens to $191.3 million in North America, the number-two domestic opening of all time behind ‘The Avengers.’

In Business, Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

AWN Professional Spotlight Blogs

AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Scanline VFX’s Thomas Zauner

Scanline VFX founder Thomas Zauner discusses the history and evolution of his company and eventual move into visual effects production as part of AWN’s series of exclusive video interviews from FMX 2014.