WATCH: Jan Švankmajer-Inspired ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 4 Promo
Czech studio Open the Portal shares their stop-motion bumper for hit Adult Swim series that pays tribute to legendary animator’s 1982 short, ‘Dimensions of Dialogue.’
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MPC and Frankie Create a Woman’s ‘Legend’ for BMW
Leading VFX studio uses Cospective’s remote review tools to help visualize CG crows, rusting ships, giant waves, Roy the Destroyer and other numerous effects for car maker’s X7 luxury SUV spot.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
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.
114 Animated Films Selected to Compete at BIAF 2019
Festival unveils its official short film selection that includes Oscar-nominated Theodore Ushev’s latest film, ‘The Physics of Sorry’ and fellow nominee Konstantin Bronzit’s ‘He Can’t Live Without Cosmos.’
In 2D, 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia
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
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
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.
In 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
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.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Commercials, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
HOAX Gets hAPPy with Dairy Queen and Coca-Cola Interactive App
Veteran designer and modeler Heather Shepherd used nuanced facial animation to bring joy and life to a 3D model.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Interactive, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
47th Annie Awards Now Open for Submissions
ASIFA-Hollywood issues call for entries; excellence in 10 production categories, 22 achievement categories and up to 5 honorary awards will be recognized at January 25, 2020 ceremony.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All
Maxon Announces Cinema 4D Release 21 at SIGGRAPH 2019
New version of leading 3D software program includes numerous feature updates and broader integration with other production tools.
In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Motion Graphics, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Hornet’s Design Team Brings the ‘Happy’ in Happy Meals to Life
Peter Sluszka’s art direction and seamless blending of techniques deliver compelling character-driven CG spot.
In 2D, 3D, Broadcast Design, CG, Commercials, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Fresh Takes: The Stylized Vision of Giovanni Bucci’s ‘Disobey’ and ‘Sugar’
In his latest projects, the LA-based Dutch-Italian director and musician integrates edgy design, provocative imagery and pulsating sound to produce two viscerally intense and distinct music videos.
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DNEG Promotes Aaron Gilman to Vancouver Studio Head of Animation
High-profile creative hires Emile Ghorayeb, Keith Roberts and Spencer Cook join Gilman to bolster studio’s global expansion plans.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Production, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
The 47th Annual Annie Awards Returns Saturday, January 25, 2020
Begins: January 25, 2020
ASIFA-Hollywood invites you to celebrate the best the industry has to offer at animation’s most prestigious and glamorous awards ceremony.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Music and Sound, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television | Event Types: Ads/Commercials, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects
‘I Lost My Body,’ ‘Mémorable’ and ‘Daughter’ Win Cristal Awards at Annecy 2019
Films by Jérémy Clapin, Bruno Collet and Daria Kashcheeva take top honors among 20 works awarded prizes at 43rd festival edition.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
Mundane Beer Obliterated in New Boxing Cat Brewery Spot
Brewery’s 'superhero' cat boxer rids China of ordinary beer one punch at a time in commercial from Final Frontier, Le Cube and R/GA Shanghai.
Method Studios Crashes Photoreal Train in AT&T Wild West Heist Spot
Studio provides elaborate VFX, including full CG derailment, previs, matte paintings and digital background replacements, for 90-second Western-themed “Train” commercial.
NATPE Miami Marketplace and Conference January 21-23, 2020
Begins: January 21, 2020
The National Association of Television Program Executives invites you to join thousands of industry leaders and content professionals in Miami.
In 2D, 3D, Broadcast Design, Business, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Home Entertainment, Jobs & Recruiting, Licensing, People, Places, Television | Event Types: Conferences, Licensing, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Television, Trade Shows
MIP Junior is Back October 12 – 13
Begins: October 12, 2019
Cannes, France hosts the world’s leading kids’ entertainment industry event.
Ottawa Animation Festival Submission Deadline Coming May 31
Entries in all short form categories as well as features, VR and commissioned work must be received by the last day of May.
In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Commercials, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: All
MPC NY Adds Tom McCullough as Studio Finishing Department Creative Director
Veteran finishing artist brings two decades of experience on shows like HBO’s ‘The Wire’ and ‘Sex in the City.’
Post-Production Specialist David Michaels Joins Framestore’s Chicago Office
Former Smoke & Mirrors producer brings his global expertise to further the company’s reach across their integrated advertising platform.
Stuttgart’s FMX 2019 Concludes: More Than 280 Speakers and 4,000 Attendees
Capacity crowds help one of the world’s most important animation and visual effects conferences fully embrace its theme of 'Bridging the Gap' between people and projects from around the world.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Ottawa International Animation Festival Returning September 25 – 29, 2019
Begins: September 25, 2019
OIAF brings together regional, national and international animation communities, providing a forum to share and exchange expertise.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Interactive, Music and Sound, People, Places, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Animation, Comics, Conferences, Discussion, Features, Interactive, Screenings, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet
