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SHIPPING + HANDLING Adds Jerry Spivack, Michael Pethel and Matthew Schwab
Three veteran creatives join West Coast office of post-production company specializing in VFX, animation and coloring.
‘Matrix 4’ a Go at Warner with Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lana Wachowski
Studio announces it has greenlit a new entry in ‘The Matrix’ film franchise, with production set to begin in early 2020.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects, Writing | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Final Frontier and Acer Blast Off with Intergalactic Battle Epic
Shanghai-based production company delivers VFX-driven spot featuring swordplay, lava monsters and plenty of mayhem to promote computer maker’s Predator line of gaming hardware.
In 3D, CG, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, South America
Trojan Horse Was A Unicorn Reveals Expanded Recruitment Slate for THU 2019
Leading European digital entertainment conference announces extensive list of major studios that will be recruiting at the upcoming September 23-28 event in Valletta, Malta.
RISE FX Shares ‘Hellboy’ VFX Breakdown Reel
German visual effects studio releases new video highlighting their creature work on the final Blood Queen fight sequence in Neil Marshall's supernatural superhero adventure remake.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
VFX Supervisor Jesper Kjölsrud Joins Cinesite London
Veteran visual effects and CG supervisor with 20 years’ experience brings his creative vision to studio as it ramps up productions.
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Visual Effects Society Announces 2019 Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductees
This year’s selection of notable VFX professionals and industry luminaries to be recognized at a special VES October reception.
In Awards, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Bryan Farhy and Michael Bennet Join Method Studios
Award-winning global digital production company welcomes industry veterans to senior management positions at its advertising division
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Pixomondo Tackles ‘Goliath’ VFX Project for Amazon Prime
Company brought on as sole Season 3 visual effects facility for Billy Bob Thornton-led streaming series.
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Taking on the ‘Lion’s’ Share of the Work
VFX powerhouse MPC's animation supervisor Stephen Enticott discusses how the studio balanced photorealism with emotion while crafting the engaging performances in ‘The Lion King,’ Disney’s latest hit animated classic remake.
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Dynamixyz and Pixelgun Studios Introduce Scan-Based Facial Animation
New ‘Performer’ markerless facial animation software provides facial tracking trained directly from scans as well as a direct solve onto a Maya rig.
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18th Annual VES Awards Rules and Procedures Announced
The Visual Effects Society releases work project submissions guidelines for upcoming Awards consideration, including information on a new category, qualification changes and deadlines.
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World’s Best Graphics Conference to be Pixel Perfect When it Hits Brisbane
For Siggraph Asia 2019 Conference Chair Dr. Tomasz Bednarz, the upcoming event will captivate attendees with stunning artistry, technology and creative achievements.
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Jellyfish Pictures Appoints Matthew Bristowe as Director of Operations
Industry veteran with 20+ years of creative and commercial experience to bolster studio’s continued growth in animation and VFX.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Out Today on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, DVD and On-Demand
Epic conclusion to 11-year MCU ‘Infinity Saga’ now available, stuffed with hours of different fan-favorite extras based on version and format bundling.
WATCH: Gayatri Parameswaran Talks ‘Home After War’ VR at FMX 2019
Journalist and director discusses her award-winning room-scale VR experience, which chronicles the ever-present dangers of hidden IEDs for civilians in Iraq after the war against IS ended.
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Don't Miss SIGGRAPH Asia 2019's Technical Briefs Deadline Coming August 12!
The program encourages submission of research results in graphics as well as the intersections of graphics with vision, image, video, visualization, HCI and CAD.
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‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Coming to Digital August 13 and Blu-Ray August 27
Watch Titans brawl in the comfort of your own home as Godzilla, King Ghidorah and a host of gigantic beasts collide on multiple platforms: 4K UHD combo pack, Blu-ray combo pack, DVD special edition and digital.
The Robots Are Coming
Deep Learning and AI will certainly continue making inroads into VFX production, but they are merely tools, there to be our creative servant, not our master.
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David Rubin Named Motion Picture Academy President
Veteran casting director and board governor takes over for John Bailey.
The ‘Marvel’ Behind Real-Time On-Set Visualization of Digital Hulk and Thanos
Profile Studios’ Matt Madden shares how virtually integrating Mark Ruffalo and Josh Brolin with CG assets, live, on set, gave ‘Endgame’ and ‘Infinity War’ filmmakers the immediate viewing access they needed to continually adjust and refine the film’s key digital character performances.
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Andy Serkis to Direct ‘Venom 2’
Veteran actor, known for performance capture innovation in roles such as the digital characters Gollum and Caesar, is chosen to direct Sony Pictures’ upcoming ‘Venom’ sequel, set for October 2020 release.
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CoSA VFX Welcomes Stephanie Winslow as New Executive Producer
Former Legendary Entertainment production executive most recently managed 3D conversions of ‘Suicide Squad’ and ‘Venom.’
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Disney Announces New Round of Layoffs and Closure of Fox Research Library
Veteran production and VFX executives receive pink slips as studio continues to downsize.
