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Supporting 3D Design and Collaboration Headline News

NVIDIA Omniverse is Changing Filmmaking and Exxact is Helping It Happen

Three presenters at NVIDIA GTC, the conference for AI and the metaverse, talked about their adoption of real-time virtual production integrated with the technology giant’s end-to-end platform for building and operating 3D virtual worlds, a growing movement supported by Exxact Corporation, a Fremont, CA-based provider of high-performance computing solutions.

Democratizing Technology Headline News

Movella Launches ‘Indie Program’ Bundles with Free Animate Pro Access

Company’s ‘Indie Starter Bundle’ and ‘Indie Pro’ offer independent creators and small studios affordable access to high-quality motion-capture technology and studio-grade software; special StretchSense MoCap Pro Studio Glove available with bundles.

Generative AI for Creators Headline News

Adobe Shares Expansive Generative AI Strategy and Products

At Adobe MAX, the tech leader’s annual conference, big reveals showcased new generative AI models, 100+ Creative Cloud innovations, and Firefly customization for enterprises, all now available; Firefly generated images now top 3 billion with 1 billion generated in the last month.

All You Need is Glitter! Headline News

Watch: ‘Trolls Band Together: A Look Inside’ Featurette

DreamWorks Animation’s latest ‘Trolls’ film, starring Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, hugs, and glitter, dances into theaters November 17. 

New Fear Unlocked Headline News

Trailer Drops for Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s ‘Night Swim’

Based on the acclaimed 2014 short film, Universal Picture's horror-fest from the producers of ‘M3GAN’ stars Wyatt Russell as Ray Waller, former major league baseball player forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, who discovers a dark secret tied to his new backyard swimming pool.

People Headline News

Ingenuity Studios and Ghost VFX Now Streamland Media’s VFX Division

Ingenuity founder David Lebensfeld is appointed president to helm both studios providing visual effects for motion pictures and television. 

We Want to Fill Our Pockets with Adventure! Headline News

First Trailer for Pokémon Live-Action ‘Fill Your Pocket with Adventure’

The original series, based on the Pokémon ‘Red’ and Pokémon ‘Green’ games, stars Nanase Nishino and premieres on TV Tokyo October 19.

The Power of the Saxophone ANIMATIONWorld

‘Blue Giant’: The Challenge of Animating Vibrant Jazz Soloists

Director Yuzuru Tachikawa discusses the difficulty in capturing the raw power and energy of the musicians behind his new film’s young saxophonist, Dai Miyamoto, and his ambitious trio, when every solo is unique, and recording live performances picks up every little unwanted sound; film playing in U.S. theaters October 8-9.

Puffin Power Headline News

Trailer, Images Drop for Johnny Depp Starrer ‘Johnny Puff: Secret Mission’

Inspired by the ‘Puffins’ series, the animated film, headed to AFM with recent key territory sales, features the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star as Johnny Puff, on a mission to save his beloved village Taigasville from the evil Otto von Walrus.

Who Doesn’t Love a Ginger? Headline News

Exclusive: Incredible Film Shares ‘Tummy Tom and The Lost Teddy Bear’ First Look Trailer

Featuring Tummy Tom, the mischievous ginger tom cat, the all-new animated series based on the bestselling children’s books by Joet Boeke is slated for a Summer 2024 release; show heads to MIP Junior running October 13-15.

People Headline News

Sony Pictures Imageworks Names Michelle Grady President

The VFX veteran gets the nod as her ongoing leadership has bolstered company’s growth in innovation and ground-breaking visual effects, including its hugely successful, critically acclaimed animated feature ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’

Pushing the Filmmaking Envelope Headline News

Gareth Edwards Talks ‘The Creator’ VFX and How AI Helped Enable His Vision

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 3:15pm

With his innovative and compelling sci-fi action adventure now wowing cinema audiences, the director discusses his radical new approach to filmmaking and VFX in the just released featurette, ‘Advancing AI: Creating The Creator;’ Edwards’ film was made possible by recent technological advances and a collaboration with James Knight, AMD’s Global Director of Media & Entertainment and VFX, who kept the filmmaker abreast of the rapidly changing AI landscape from script to final press junket.

Digital Artists Connect Headline News

Fall Edition of THU Career Camp Registration Now Open

Free online event for digital entertainment industry creators and artists everywhere focuses on career growth, recruiting and mentoring – runs November 7-9.

Harrison Ford Can Still Whip it Up! VFXWorld

Rising Sun Pictures and Important Looking Pirates Tackle ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ VFX

The visual effects studios recreated 1960s New York City, complete with city street and subway chases – and digital horse - and an ancient undersea trireme shipwreck dive that included digital doubles, digital creatures, and dry-for-wet effects, respectively, on James Mangold and Lucasfilm’s final ‘Indiana Jones’ cinematic franchise adventure.

This is No High Plains Drifter Headline News

Deleted Scene Drops for ‘Prey’ in Celebration of Physical Release

The 6-time Emmy nominated entry in the ‘Predator’ franchise has arrived on 4K UHD, Blur-ray and DVD, with over 2 hours of bonus content, including deleted scenes with commentary by director Dan Trachtenberg; film’s VFX handled by MPC.

The End of an Era? Headline News

Is Hayao Miyazaki Making Another Film?

The famed Studio Ghibli co-founder and Oscar-winning director recently came out of retirement for one more film, ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ currently hitting theaters globally, but producer Toshio Suzuki claims the animation Midas won’t ever be done. 

Business Headline News

MIA Co-Production Market Selections Revealed

The international audiovisual market features projects in animation, documentaries, series, and films selected for presentation in the event’s Pitching Forums; the event runs October 9-13 in Rome.

VFX Creating Disney Magic VFXWorld

Framestore Heads Under the Sea in ‘The Little Mermaid’ VFX Breakdown Reel

The award-winning visual effects studio delivered 550+ shots, using its trademark mix of artistry and innovation, creating a breathtaking underwater kingdom – harnessing its ‘Fibre’ groom tool, the project team ensured Ariel and the kingdom’s other inhabitants all had ‘great hair days;’ check out their magical reel.

Stay Dedicated and Care About Your Art ANIMATIONWorld

AnimationFest Award Winners Ted Ty and Adam Muto Talk Unwavering Passion and Animation’s Fragile Future

The Outstanding Achievement in Animation and Spotlight Award honorees, respectively, at this past weekend’s SCAD festival in Atlanta discuss their recent projects ‘Nimona’ and ‘Fionna and Cake’ and how recent industry upheaval makes it even more important to stay dedicated, flexible, and determined in pursuing your career.

VFX Magic Headline News

Rodeo FX Shares ‘The Little Mermaid’ VFX Breakdown Reel

The studio contributed 259 shots across multiple sequences, including breathing life into iconic characters Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle – staying faithful to their original characters while integrating actual animal behavior.

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