Creative Focus :: CG

Robert Palmer, R.E.M and Dead animator

Posted In | Site Categories: CG, Films, Short Films
Dead guy makes nice film.

2013 VFX Bakeoff: Grounding the Fantastical

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld | Site Categories: 3D, Awards, CG, Events, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects
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Here's a rundown of the 10 films from last night's VFX Bakeoff presentations at the Motion Picture Academy.

Software Review: Nuke 7

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Digital compositor Daniel Molina takes a look at the Foundry’s latest Nuke release.

All The World’s a Virtual Stage in Disney’s New Camera Capture System

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Disney redefines animation layout, staging and visual development with their paradigm-changing virtual camera system.

Paramount Unveils Star Trek Into Darkness Photos

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Paramount releases new photos from the highly-anticipated Star Trek Into Darkness, in theaters May 17, 2012.

Dr. Toon: Off-Register

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 2D, CG, Films, People
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Dr. Toon makes his case for 7 animated U.S. films he believes are worthy of National Film Registry preservation.

MPC Creates New Campaign for Virgin Atlantic

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MPC delivers Virgin Atlantic's new campaign, “Flying in the Face of Ordinary,” featuring CG planes, a hologram chair and cast of exceptional Virgin staff.

Escape Studios Launches Reseller Business

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Education provider starts new company called Escape Technology, which will provide the media sector with a dedicated reseller that offers consultancy, sales and support of leading IT technologies.

Pixar Unveils New Monsters Campaign

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Building some buzz for its upcoming film, Pixar releases a new spot paired with an immersive website touting the fictional school for non-humans.

Holland Animation Film Fest Calls for Submissions

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The deadline for submissions to the Holland Animation Film Festival is January 1, 2013.

TouchAnimator Now Available for Android

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Animation and software developer Digital Sorcery releases 3D character animation tool TouchAnimator for Android.

Registration Opens for APD 2013

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Application forms for submitting projects and registering for the seventh Animation Production Day are now available online.

Nexus Animates Simple Dreams for the Salvation Army

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Nexus director Ben Hibon creates an emotional ad campaign, via agency Grey Toronto, for the Salvation Army.

Pixologic Releases ZBrush 4R5

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Pixologic releases ZBrush 4R5, which includes usability upgrades such as Dynamic Brush Size control, Mouse Wheel support and Quick/Auto Save functions.

Disney and Pixar's Planes To See Theatrical Release

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Walt Disney Pictures announces an August 9, 2013 release date for animated feature “Planes.”

Ultimate Spider-Man Special Announced

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Hit Marvel series "Ultimate Spider-Man" thwips into season two with a special one-hour primetime premiere on Monday, January 21 on Disney XD.

Full Sail University to Co-Host CG Extreme

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Full Sail University to co-host “CG Extreme” with Grupo Seven, which is scheduled to take place at the acclaimed Citibank Hall in Rio de Janeiro on April 27 and 28, 2013.

New Motion Poster Brings Croods to Life

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A new motion poster arrives for DreamWorks Animation's prehistoric family comedy adventure, “The Croods.”

Evil Eye Creates 3D VFX for Cirque Du Soleil Worlds Away

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Evil Eye Pictures serves as lead visual effects house for the 3D feature produced by James Cameron, “Cirque Du Soleil Worlds Away.”

DreamWorks Releases Turbo Teaser

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DreamWorks Animation releases the teaser trailer for the forthcoming CG animated feature, “Turbo.”