Reel FX Takes a 360-Degree View on Innovation for GE
Reel FX’s Kevin Althans directs new live-action virtual reality series, ‘GE 360,’ to be made available on Milk VR, Oculus Share and YouTube 360.
Category: Interactive
Deluxe Announces Virtual Reality Offerings at E3
First project, ‘Neuro’ for GE, created in Partnership with Kite & Lightning revealed at E3 2015.
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Smithsonian Launches Animated Web Series for Science Teachers
Engaging and entertaining new web series developed in partnership with Boston-based FableVision Studios is designed to support science educators.
Chaos Group’s New V-Ray 3.2 for 3ds Max is Virtual Reality-Ready
Free update with Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 compatibility adds VR rendering capabilities and multiple V-Ray RT GPU enhancements including improved volume rendering, distributed rendering, and global illumination.
Cogswell Student Developing Virtual Reality Game Using Google Cardboard Technology
Game Design Engineering student Christian Sasso serves as lead engineer for virtual reality game ‘We R Ball’ for Google Cardboard using Unity and C#.
Disney XD Debuts ‘Future-Worm!’ Shortform Series
Shortform series created and executive produced by Ryan Quincy to serve as teasers for full-length animated series on Disney XD slated for a 2016 premiere.
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DHX Media’s ‘Dr. Dimensionpants’ Headed to Hulu
Animated action series ‘Dr. Dimensionpants’ to premiere in the U.S. on streaming service Hulu on June 13.
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Patrick Osborne, Aardman Join Google’s Spotlight Series
New interactive projects for Google’s Spotlight Stories to include work from ‘Wallace and Gromit’ producers Aardman, ‘Feast’ director Patrick Osborne, ‘Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends’ creator Shannon Tindle, and ‘Furious 7’ director Justin Lin.
Digital Domain, Immersive Media Form IM360
Academy Award-Winning digital production studio Digital Domain teams with immersive technology provider to form new joint venture aimed at creating cutting-edge interactive experiences.
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Warner Bros. & DC Entertainment Launch New Global Sites
New global websites ScoobyDoo.com, LooneyTunes.com and DCKids.com to extend interactive environment for young fans around the world.
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Adult Swim Unveils First Virtual Reality App
Network’s first virtual reality experience, ‘The Virtual Brainload,’ created in partnership with WEVR, now available exclusively on Google Play.
Aardman’s ‘Morph’ Returns to Children’s TV May 20
After 15 years, classic character Morph returns to CBBC and a brand new generation of fans
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Gaumont Launches ‘Calimero’ Mobile App
Famous cartoon character Calimero makes its debut on mobile devices.
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THE THREE VITAL ELEMENTS OF A SCREENPLAY
The three most important elements of a screenplay are theme, character and plot. If you get these three elements working smoothly with one another then you will get a good story.
Rex Grignon, Michael Howse Form Nimble Collective
Led by former DreamWorks Animation head of character animation Rex Grignon, Nimble Collective launches cloud-based, end-to-end platform and community where users develop and distribute their own content.
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Digital-Tutors Releases New Tutorials for Maya 2016, ZBrush 4R7 and Houdini Fluids
New introductory online courses are free for entire month of May.
Michael Stevens to Deliver Keynote at 2015 Children’s Media Conference
Michael Stevens, creator of hit online YouTube channel Vsauce1, is set to deliver the keynote speech at this year’s Children’s Media Conference, taking place July 1-3, 2015 in Sheffield.
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FMX at 20: The Enduring Legacy of Professor Thomas Haegele
Entering retirement, humility and grace continue to define the FMX Conference founder and creator of the world-renowned Animationinstitut in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
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CGSociety Unveils New Look
Leading online community for computer graphic artists unveils redesigned home page, refreshed features and news pages, and renewed passion.
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Hasbro Bringing Complete Classic Collection to Vimeo On Demand
Hasbro classic ‘Transformers: Generation 1’ launches on Vimeo On Demand; additional Hasbro titles including ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’ and ‘Jem and the Holograms’ to launch later this year.
Aardman’s ‘Morph’ Joins Channel Frederator Network
Channel Frederator Network adds 83 new channels, including ‘Morph’ from the renowned Aardman Animations, and expands subscriber base to 20 million during the month of March.
DHX Media Unleashes ‘Slugslinger Showdown’ App
Abstract: New mobile game based on the hit TV series ‘Slugterra’ coming to the App Store May 2015.
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3D Training Institute to Host Live Recruiting Webinar with MPC
3D Training Institute live webinar featuring MPC global recruiter Christina Zervos and MPC animator Julien Deragon held on Wednesday, April 29 will focus on how to start a career in 3D animation.
3D Web Fest to Feature Live Interactive Web Experiences
Superstar creatives of 3D Web slated to present at May 13th San Francisco event.
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Hulu, Turner Sign Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement
Hulu to become exclusive subscription video on-demand home to popular programming from Adult Swim and Cartoon Network.
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