VFXWorld Magazine
Allegorithmic Launches Substance Designer Material Contest
Contest offers prizes to artists who replicate materials from the company’s Mattershots Instagram inspiration channel.
Autodesk Updates Flame Software Family
Update includes ability to isolate creative FX, organic tracking technology, enhanced HDR and WCG signal monitoring and VR viewing.
Platige Image Paints ‘Wonder Woman’ Opening
Poland-based Platige Image did extensive work to evoke a painted look in creating the opening animation sequence for Warner Bros.’ hit movie ‘Wonder Woman.’
ILM Delivers Hellfire and Damnation for Darren Aronofsky’s ‘mother!’
Industrial Light & Magic VFX supervisor Ben Snow details the range of destruction and fiery visual effects created for the Paramount feature starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem.
Le and Roberts Launch Motion Design Studio BIEN
Allegorithmic Updates Substance Designer
Material authoring software adds 16 new features and improvements; first chance to author in AxF format.
The Rookies Adding Online Courses, Certification Process
Mentor and awards program looks to establish industry approved review process to help students be better prepared to work in the VFX, animation and games industries.
The Long Road to The Rookies
Set to introduce online courses and an official certification review process in 2018, The Rookies co-founders Andrew McDonald and Alwyn Hunt reflect on their journey to help students make the transition from school to real-world production environments.
Adobe Expands, Updates Creative Cloud Applications
EA Vet Sinjin Bain to Head Method Studios’ New AR/VR Unit
Newly formed Method EXP unit will bring company's CG and design artistry to immersive experiences for all platforms.
Nancy Cartwright, Glen Keane Among Honorees at World Animation and VFX Summit
Annies VIP Tickets on Sale Now
Veteran VFX Supervisor Nick Davis joins MPC
Capita’s Former Software Chief Joins Foundry as New CEO
Experienced software and tech exec Craig Rodgerson will spearhead developing the company’s strategic direction and building its product line.
WATCH: Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Trailer
WATCH: Weta Digital’s Brendan Keys Talks Recruiting Challenges and More at FMX 2017
The studio’s human resources manager discusses recruiting challenges and goals as well as recommendations for young professionals looking for a job.
Hail Caesar! Weta Delivers Digital Mastery for ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
Models supervisor Florian Fernandez talks about his team’s use of proprietary Manuka ray tracer to create photorealistic apes and more for Matt Reeves’ futuristic action-adventure hit.
Axis Studios Launches New London Studio
VES to Present Georges Méliès Award to Joe Letteri
Honor recognizing pioneering significant and lasting contributions to the art and science of the visual effects industry will be presented at the 16th annual VES Awards in February.
Epic Games, NVIDIA Deliver VR Development Platform
Unreal Engine 4 with NVIDIA Quadro brings proven reliability and performance to manufacturers, designers, content creators.
The Industry’s Best and Brightest All Set to Share Their VIEW
The 18th VIEW Conference in Turin, Italy gets ready to present its biggest program ever of top animation, VFX, VR and game industry experts.