Registration opens for the 2013 HPA Tech Retreat, where thought leaders gather to present and demonstrate new technologies.

Pixar unveils footage for its newest short film, “The Blue Umbrella,” set to hit theaters in June, ahead of CG animated feature “Monsters University.”

Here's a rundown of the 10 films from last night's VFX Bakeoff presentations at the Motion Picture Academy.

The Visual Effects Society to honor Academy Award winning filmmaker Ang Lee with the VES Visionary Award at the 11th Annual VES Awards on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

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

Nine scientific and technical achievements to be honored with Academy Awards.

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

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.

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

Trey Wafer, McAfee senior product manager, talks about the mobile malware threat.

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

eyeon Software’s Generation AM, a visual effects and post production workflow management system, is now shipping.

Noise Industries introduces Tokyo PiPinator, which brings advanced but simple-to-use Picture-in-Picture functionality to FCP X, without the need for keyframes.

Publisher Mirye Software and e frontier announce the immediate availability of the free 3D content modeler and animator tool for Windows.

Boinx gives the gift of audio this holiday season with its new release of iStopMotion for iPad 2.

Qube Cinema provides the High Frame Rate (HFR) server technology for the world premiere of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”

e-on software announces the availability of Carbon Scatter 2, the company's advanced instancing plugin for 3ds Max, Maya and Cinema 4D.

Codex technology occupies a key position in a groundbreaking 3D workflow used in the production of “Life of Pi,” the new, epic adventure film from 20th Century Fox and Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee.

New extension release integrates customer feedback into product development to optimize high-end visual effects and editing workflow.

Autodesk, Inc. announces that the new Autodesk Smoke 2013, professional video editing software is now shipping.