VFXWorld Magazine :: Complete Article List

Going Old and New School for Star Trek Into Darkness

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ILM's Roger Guyett discusses J.J. Abrams' hybrid vision for his latest Star Trek movie.

Tackling Previs on Oblivion

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Supervisor Nick Markel takes us inside The Third Floor’s previs work on Joe Kosinski's sci-fi thriller.

Building a Better Iron Man 3

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Iron Man 3 may be more angst-ridden, but there were a lot more suits to be battle-tested.

Is Previs Finally Getting its Due?

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A stellar Motion Picture Academy VFX Convergence program shines a welcome spotlight on the world of previsualization.

Spring 2013 Animation and VFX Film Preview

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James Gartler walks us through 11 visually tantalizing films hitting the box office this Spring.

A New Post-Apocalyptic Look for Oblivion

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Digital Domain and Pixomondo tell us about working on Joe Kosinski's follow-up to Tron: Legacy.

More VFX than Meets the Eye in Olympus Has Fallen

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Senior VFX Supervisor Evan Jacobs blends explosive action sequences with a complete Washington DC re-creation, all done in Louisiana.

G.I. Joe Gets VFX Retaliation

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Digital Domain, ILM and Method step up the explosive action for the new G.I. Joe sequel.

Embracing Change in The Croods

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The directors, head of character animation and VFX supervisor describe the making of the latest feature from DreamWorks Animation.

Finley and China Girl and Puppet Cams, Oh, My!

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Oz the Great and Powerful offers a new, hybrid spin on a beloved classic.

An Appetite for Effects

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How Dan Schrecker and Jonathan Levine brought the undead to life in Warm Bodies.

Jack Gets a Giant Re-Imagining

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Virtual production takes an evolutionary leap with Bryan Singer's Jack the Giant Slayer.

Virtual Interior Decorating for Beautiful Creatures

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Method provides imaginative VFX environments for the new supernatural fantasy.

Victoria Alonso and Jeff White Talk The Avengers

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The film’s Executive Producer and ILM VFX Supervisor discuss the Oscar®-nominated superhero epic’s visual effects challenges.

How Do We Judge the Best?

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Top industry professionals tackle the issue of what makes a film “the best.”

Winter 2013 VFX Movie Preview

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James Gartler takes us through key visual effects-driven films still waiting to hit theatres this winter.

Hansel and Gretel Make Kick-Ass Witch Hunters

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The Grimm fairy tale gets a gory and funny reworking with plenty of supporting VFX.

Book Review - Dark Shadows: The Visual Companion

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Fred Patten digs into Mark Salisbury’s book detailing the latest Tim Burton – Johnny Depp collaboration.

2013 VFX Bakeoff: Grounding the Fantastical

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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.